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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 does a big donor tell the pastor he might want to look into "curing" in Part II?

2. Who do the villagers think the baby's survival in Inculu means has been defeated in the battle between the Gods?

3. Who does Ijeoma deceive in order to bring the baby food?

4. What is the garment women in Ichulu all wear?

5. How many paths does Ijeoma travel to find the baby who has been exiled?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Pastor Nwosu treat the children in his care?

3. Who is Chukwu?

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

5. What is the function of Igbokwe in Ichulu?

6. What does Ofodile think when he first learns that Ijeoma can fly?

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

8. Who is Nwosu's most challenging "student" and why?

9. Why is Ofodile embarrassed about his daughter Ijeoma?

10. Why is Nenna concerned about Ijeoma 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

How does Nwoka depict mothers and motherhood in the context of Ichulu and its traditions throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do Uzodi and the other emissaries to Amalike feel that Ichulua has turned its back on them, and what does Uzodi do to try to continue with his life on his own terms? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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