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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 many gallons does the container hold that Jonathan gets ready to take with him, while his neighbors watch?
(a) Five gallons.
(b) Three liters.
(c) Four gallons.
(d) Two liters.

2. At first, how does Jonathan respond to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?
(a) In fear.
(b) Pleadingly.
(c) In anger.
(d) He does not respond.

3. What does the thief at the door tell the family he wants them to do?
(a) Open the door.
(b) Bring him food.
(c) Let him in.
(d) Come outside now.

4. Jonathan was breathless while _____.
(a) Talking.
(b) Running.
(c) Whispering.
(d) Breathing.

5. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.
(a) Dry.
(b) Trembling.
(c) Soft.
(d) Scratchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was violently awakened?

2. Now that the war is over, according to the thief leader, this is a time for ____ peace.

3. What sounded like it might have fallen after the second knock?

4. By the time Jonathan began this negotiation his voice had become ____.

5. The thief insists he does not like to make "____."

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is at the door and what do they want?

2. Who do the thieves call to help the family?

3. Who comes to Jonathan's home at first light and what do they see?

4. What is significant about Jonathan's eldest being up and about at first light?

5. What does Jonathan offer the thief and how does the thief leader and his men respond?

6. How does the thief's concept of civil peace affect the Iwegbu family?

7. How does Achebe show possible military corruption in the story when the thief is offering to call for help on behalf of the Iwegbu family?

8. How do you know about what time it is when Jonathan falls asleep?

9. Who is awake with Jonathan?

10. Why is the family even more frightened after the thieves call for help?

(see the answer keys)

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