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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. Where was Jonathan sleeping when he was awakened?
(a) Pn the porch.
(b) In his bed.
(c) On his couch.
(d) On the floor.

2. Now that the war is over, according to the thief leader, this is a time for ____ peace.
(a) Much.
(b) New.
(c) Brotherly.
(d) Civil.

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

4. After the thief leader's suggestion Jonathan thought he heard more ____.
(a) Laughter.
(b) Noises.
(c) Voices.
(d) Windows rattling.

5. The thief finally tells Jonathan to bring the money "____!"
(a) Now.
(b) Quick.
(c) Here.
(d) Over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jonathan was breathless while _____.

2. The thief asked, after the cry of alarm, "you ____ finish?".

3. Jonathan's throat felt like ____.

4. I am a ___ man Jonathan tells the thief.

5. Who groaned in terror at the sound of the additional voices?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the thieves' leader describe his and his men's intentions?

2. 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?

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

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

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

6. What happens once the Iwegbu family knows who is at their door?

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

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

9. What does the thief think civil peace is?

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

(see the answer keys)

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