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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. Who first raised an alarm cry for help?

2. What money does Jonathan offer to the thief instead of the demanded amount?

3. Who was sweating over an open fire?

4. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.

5. Who does Jonathan call as a witness that he does not have the money the thief leader demands?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Jonathan realize as he prepares to negotiate with the leader thief?

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

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

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

7. What causes Jonathan to wake so suddenly?

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

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

10. Why is the Iwegbu family already in a normal routine instead of lamenting their loss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Achebe advocated for the fallen Biafran Republic and eventually left Nigeria for Europe to keep from being imprisoned by the Nigerian government. In Civil Peace, during and beyond the war, there are hints of the Nigerian government doing what it can to stamp out the rebels, their money, and their authority. What are some instances of this from the story? Discuss these issues surrounding the instability of the Nigerian government and the Biafran Republic as told through Civil Peace.

Essay Topic 2

Based on the exchange of Biafran and Nigerian pounds in the story, discuss how the civil war affected both currencies and how this affected Jonathan and the other civil war survivors.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how this story deals with the presence of an unstable government and how this affects the people in the story.

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