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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. Why did Jonathan doubt the person requesting to use his bicycle?
(a) The person was not a neighbor.
(b) The way the person was dressed.
(c) The person seemed insincere.
(d) There was no paperwork for the request.

2. After knocking the ___ o'clock hour the night watchman was silent.
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Midnight.

3. What had become a "mountain of rubble" two houses down?
(a) His house.
(b) The church.
(c) A concrete edifice.
(d) The school.

4. What goes deep to Jonathan's heart?
(a) The reason for the war.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) The survivor's greeting.
(d) The beginning of peace.

5. What is Jonathan's overall attitude or mood in the first paragraph of the story?
(a) Impatience.
(b) Depression.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Maria and the children feel when they moved back into the family house?

2. Where was Jonathan sleeping when he was awakened?

3. Where did Jonathan buy palm wine?

4. Who used Jonathan's taxi service?

5. What did Jonathan accumulate a pile of?

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