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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 finds Ijeoma in the forest feeding the exiled baby?

2. What flowers does Ijeoma notice on her trek through the forest?

3. What facility does the pastor in Part II run?

4. Whose son is born with a full mouth of teeth?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Ijeoma save Jekwu?

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

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

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

10. What is the function of Igbokwe in Ichulu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

When - and why - does Ijeoma begin questioning her own role in the Precious Word Ministries as she becomes a young adult? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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