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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 23-27 (Page 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did this person call first to help in the alarm cry?
(a) The neighbors.
(b) The police.
(c) No one they just cried out.
(d) The soldiers.

2. What did Jonathan give to get his bicycle back?
(a) Basket of bread.
(b) Five shillings.
(c) Two pounds.
(d) Two handmade blankets.

3. What caused the value of the Biafra pound to plummet?
(a) War was declared on the Republic of Biafra.
(b) Assassination of the leader of the Republic of Biafra.
(c) It was not explained in the story.
(d) Surrender of the Republic of Biafra.

4. Who first raised an alarm cry for help?
(a) One of the children.
(b) A soldier.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Maria.

5. How many days did Jonathan stand in line for the "windfall?"
(a) one.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jonathan do before he looked again at the "unbelievable?"

2. Who used Jonathan's taxi service?

3. How did people feel about paying Jonathan the fare?

4. How did Jonathan feel about having his bicycle again in such a condition?

5. Where did Jonathan buy palm wine?

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