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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 kind of shells does Igboke use in ceremonies?

2. What is the name for a dwelling in Ichulu?

3. What gift does Ijeoma develop in Part I?

4. Who is a cousin of the girl who is a mute in Ichulu?

5. What does Ijeoma often help her mother do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Chukwu?

3. Why is Ofodile embarrassed about his daughter Ijeoma?

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

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

6. Why does Innocent Nwosu want to find Ijeoma and bring her to his ministry?

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

8. What does Cheluchi mean to Ijeoma?

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

10. What is the function of Igbokwe in Ichulu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Ofodile so wedded to tradition, and how does his outlook about tradition relate to others' viewpoints on the same topic in Ichulu? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship Nwoka establishes between Ichulu's relationship with tradition, and its ability evade the influence of colonization? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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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