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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 does Ofodile use all the time?

2. Who does Nnenna think is responsible for Ijeoma's new gift in Part I?

3. Who does Ofodile say has forgotten him when his son is badly injured?

4. What do the children of the ministries ask the pastor for?

5. Who does Ichulu hold a thanksgiving for several weeks after the exiled baby is found alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ijeoma's relationship with Ofodile change over her childhood?

2. What does Cheluchi mean to Ijeoma?

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

4. What is the significance of groundnut in Ichulu?

5. How does Ijeoma save Jekwu?

6. Who do the followers at Precious Word Ministries worship?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the tone and language Nwoka uses throughout this novel. How does Nwoka's language change depending on the character he is focusing on in different parts of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing Nwoka's intention in the evolution of Ikemba's character, particularly in his attitudes towards religion and the Precious Word Ministries.

Essay Topic 3

How does the reader's perception of Igbokwe change over the course of the novel - especially the first half - and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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