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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jonathan kept the box near him on a ___.

2. How do the thief's men feel about the smaller amount of money?

3. Where was Jonathan sleeping when he was awakened?

4. What type of bowl is over the open fire?

5. I am a ___ man Jonathan tells the thief.

Short Essay Questions

1. After calling for the police, how does the thief continue to mock Jonathan?

2. Who is at the door and what do they want?

3. How does Achebe show possible military corruption in the story when the thief is offering to call for help on behalf of the Iwegbu family?

4. What causes Jonathan to wake so suddenly?

5. After going to bed, what happens before Jonathan is suddenly awakened?

6. What does Jonathan realize as he prepares to negotiate with the leader thief?

7. What happens once the Iwegbu family knows who is at their door?

8. Why does Jonathan refuse the leader thief's mocking offer?

9. How does the leader of the theives exercise his authority with his men?

10. Why do the men with the thief leader disagree with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of all of Jonathan's entrepreneurial pursuits which one do you feel was the most resourceful and successful? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Jonathan kept his money in the house in a strong box. How does this help the thief? How does this help Jonathan and his family? If the money had been in a bank, how would this have affected the story?

Essay Topic 3

Jonathan really appreciates the usefulness of his bicycle. How is this appreciation shown through out the story? Cite story details to support your responses.

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