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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Maria and the children feel when they moved back into the family house?
(a) Hesitant.
(b) Worried.
(c) Overjoyed.
(d) Somber.

2. How many taxi trips did Jonathan make in a fortnight?
(a) 15.
(b) About 12.
(c) About 19.
(d) 21.

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

4. In Paragraph 2 of the story we find the history of what object?
(a) The Iwegbu youngest son.
(b) The Iwegbu home.
(c) The civil war.
(d) Jonathan's bicycle.

5. What is the equivalent Nigerian currency amount for the Boafran pounds paid to the carpenter?
(a) 25 shillings.
(b) 5 shillings.
(c) 50 shillings.
(d) 10 shillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. On average how many pounds did Jonathan earn per day with his taxi service?

2. Why did Jonathan switch his money from his right to his left hand after he left the crowd?

3. Who used Jonathan's taxi service?

4. What is this lead character's last name?

5. Who owns the old bicycle that Jonathan considers a miracle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significance is the Coal Corporation to Jonathan and others?

2. What is the general atmosphere after the war?

3. How did Jonathan almost lose his bicycle during the war and what did he do to keep it safe?

4. Why did Jonathan bribe the soldier at his door?

5. How does the Iwegbu family behavior show their ability to adapt and survive?

6. What is "egg-rasher?"

7. What does Jonathan realize after the soldier tries to commandeer his bicycle?

8. How does Jonathan acquire building materials?

9. What has Jonathan survived and how does he feel about it?

10. Why is "egg-rasher" being issued?

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