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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. After knocking the ___ o'clock hour the night watchman was silent.

2. Who is also up with Jonathan when the neighbors come to call?

3. The second knock on the Iwegbu door was ____ and imperious.

4. What or who came immediately after the cry of alarm?

5. After Jonathan responds to thief leader's suggestion now the thief leader wants to talk "____."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What does the thief think civil peace is?

5. What causes Jonathan to wake so suddenly?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jonathan really appreciates the usefulness of his bicycle. How is this appreciation shown through out the story? Cite story details to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of the Iwegbu home in Enugu, the Coal Corporation office, and the bicycle.

Essay Topic 3

Jonathan sees his ex-miner co-workers outside the closed Coal Corporation offices and feels he has yet another miracle. What is the miracle and why does he feel it is a miracle?

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