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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. What disaster happens in Ichuku in Part I?

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

3. Who does the pastor tell the congregation stayed with Naomi in the bible story?

4. What does Ofodile use all the time?

5. What is the physical representation for Ani in Ichulu?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Ofodile and Okoye once argue about that creates bad blood between them?

3. What is the significance of groundnut in Ichulu?

4. What happens when the Ichulu men go to Amalike?

5. Why is Idemili important in Ichulu?

6. Why does Ichulu select 8 young men to travel to Amalike in Part I?

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

8. Who is Chukwu?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Which characters and plot events does Nwoka use to illustrate Ichulu's perceptions of Gods and religion? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What traits and aspects of colonial influence does Nwoka expose to the reader through the Precious Word Ministries? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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