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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his attempt to negotiate, how does Jonathan address the thief and his men?
(a) "My brothers."
(b) "My comrades."
(c) "My friends."
(d) "Happy survivors."

2. Jonathan kept the box near him on a ___.
(a) Dresser.
(b) Stool.
(c) Desk.
(d) Mat.

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

4. How many more voices did Jonathan think he heard outside his house after the thief's offer?
(a) A lot.
(b) At least five.
(c) At least a half doxen.
(d) Six.

5. What sounded like it might have fallen after the second knock?
(a) The flower pot by the door.
(b) The knocker on the door.
(c) The vase by the door.
(d) The door.

6. The neighbors have to "____" with Jonathan and his family.
(a) Help.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Commiserate.
(d) Celebrate.

7. After the cry of alarm was over, what did the thief offer to do?
(a) Help.
(b) Be nice.
(c) Nothing, he laughed.
(d) Leave.

8. What does the thief leader do based on Jonathan's response to his suggestion?
(a) He bangs on the door harder.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He gets angry.
(d) He repeats his question.

9. After hearing the offer of the smaller amount of money the thief says it is time to ___.
(a) Kill the family.
(b) Become violent.
(c) Go inside.
(d) Leave.

10. Who asked Jonathan, "who is knocking?"
(a) Their house guest.
(b) Maria.
(c) The chidlren.
(d) The neighbor.

11. Who was violently awakened?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) The soldier.
(c) The carpenter.
(d) Maria.

12. Who does Jonathan call as a witness that he does not have the money the thief leader demands?
(a) Himself.
(b) Maria.
(c) God.
(d) His children.

13. What is cooking on the open fire?
(a) Soup.
(b) Stew.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Akara Balls.

14. Who helped the thief do what he offered?
(a) A captured neighbor from the village.
(b) The police.
(c) His men.
(d) The soldiers.

15. Jonathan begged the thief leader to ____ again and to hurry up and go.
(a) Leave.
(b) Have mercy.
(c) Speak.
(d) Find someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gallons does the container hold that Jonathan gets ready to take with him, while his neighbors watch?

2. Jonathan tells the thief he can ____ him and his family if he comes inside and finds what Jonathan does not have.

3. How much money does the thief leader demand?

4. What does Jonathan finally answer to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?

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

(see the answer keys)

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