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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 tries to come back and appeal to Ichulu to let him stay, even though he has been exiled?

2. Who are the parents of the exiled baby?

3. Who is a child who is mute in Ichulu?

4. What disaster happens in Ichuku in Part I?

5. Where does the pastor keep the children in his care?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the function of Igbokwe in Ichulu?

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

5. Why is Ofodile embarrassed about his daughter Ijeoma?

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

7. What is the significance of groundnut in Ichulu?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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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