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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Jonathan's children died before the war ended?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

2. How many children did Jonathan have before the war?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

3. The Iwegbu family house was missing all its doors and ____.
(a) Roof.
(b) Furniture.
(c) Windows.
(d) Siding.

4. What did Jonathan charge per taxi trip?
(a) 10 shillings.
(b) 6 pounds.
(c) 15 shillings.
(d) 20 pounds.

5. Who had made a small fortune after a fortnight?
(a) The eldest son.
(b) Maria.
(c) The carpenter.
(d) Jonathan.

6. What did Jonathan use as a taxi?
(a) A borrowed wagon.
(b) A horse drawn carriage.
(c) His bicycle.
(d) A car.

7. What amount was taken from the amn?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 15 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 20 pounds.

8. How did people feel about paying Jonathan the fare?
(a) Glad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Cheated.

9. What did Jonathan mix with his palm wine?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Water.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Honey.

10. To whom did Jonathan attribute all understanding of such happenings?
(a) His wife.
(b) Nigerian president.
(c) No one.
(d) God.

11. How did Jonathan feel about having his bicycle again in such a condition?
(a) Amazed.
(b) Upset.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

12. Where did Jonathan collect to repair his house?
(a) Tools.
(b) Money.
(c) Water.
(d) Building materials.

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

14. How did Jonathan accumulate this "pile"?
(a) Selling palm wine.
(b) Transporting food.
(c) Pulling firewood.
(d) Ferrying people.

15. Why did Jonathan switch his money from his right to his left hand after he left the crowd?
(a) So he could shake hands if necessary.
(b) He is right handed.
(c) His left hand was tired.
(d) Someone tried to take it from his right hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is a fortnight?

2. What is Jonathan's overall attitude or mood in the first paragraph of the story?

3. What was Jonathan's house made of?

4. What is the government name for the money Jonathan was given after waiting in line?

5. How much money was counted into Jonathan's palms?

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