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

2. After the second knock, who asked a question?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Maria.
(c) The thief.
(d) The children.

3. After the robbery what time do the neighbors come to Jonathan's home?
(a) Lunch time.
(b) That evening.
(c) First light.
(d) Noon.

4. What did Jonathan hear while trying to go to sleep?
(a) Neighbors arguing.
(b) Planes.
(c) Neighborhood noises.
(d) Explosions.

5. What does Jonathan tell the thief he can have if he can find it in the house?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Food.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the thief at the door tell the family he wants them to do?

3. At first, how does Jonathan respond to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?

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

5. Jonathan opens a small ___ box with a key to get the money out.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jonathan refuse the leader thief's mocking offer?

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

3. After calling for the police, how does the thief continue to mock Jonathan?

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

5. Why do the men with the thief leader disagree with him?

6. What does Jonathan do or say to convince the thief he does not have the amount of the requested ransom?

7. Who is awake with Jonathan?

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

9. 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?

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

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