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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jonathan kept the box near him on a ___.

2. Jonathan was breathless while _____.

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

4. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.

5. Who agrees with the thief about what it is time for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the leader of the theives exercise his authority with his men?

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

3. Who is awake with Jonathan?

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

5. After going to bed, what happens before Jonathan is suddenly awakened?

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

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

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

9. What do the thieves ask for, and what do they say they will do if they don't get it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jonathan's greatest miracle is his family's survival of the civil war. He holds them most dear, above even his buried bicycle and his still standing home. How does his behavior during the conflict with the thieves and immediately after the conflict support or reinforce his high value of his family.

Essay Topic 2

Jonathan kept his money in the house in a strong box. How does this help the thief? How does this help Jonathan and his family? If the money had been in a bank, how would this have affected the story?

Essay Topic 3

Of all of Jonathan's entrepreneurial pursuits which one do you feel was the most resourceful and successful? Why?

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