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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 is the God that Ichulu's leader believes is in conflict with the Supreme Being?

2. What does Ijeoma often help her mother do?

3. Why is Chinwe especially grateful to Ijeoma?

4. Who are the parents of the exiled baby?

5. What kind of shells does Igboke use in ceremonies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Nenna concerned about Ijeoma in Part II?

2. Who writes the diary entries in Part II and how do you know?

3. What secret do Nenna and Ijeoma share in Part II?

4. What is Uzodi's relationship with Ijeoma like?

5. Who is Chukwu?

6. What is the significance of groundnut in Ichulu?

7. What happens to Uzodi when he comes back to Ichulu from Amalike?

8. Why does Igbokwe think it is a positive sign that Ijeoma can fly?

9. Why is Idemili important in Ichulu?

10. What is the meaning of the term "chi"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship Nwoka establishes between Ichulu's relationship with tradition, and its ability evade the influence of colonization? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Nwoka depict the traditional gender and marriage roles of Ichulu throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What does Ofodile do to Ijeoma at the behest of a Christian pastor, and how does Ichulu react to Ofodile's actions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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