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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of Nnu Ego and Nnaife's son's name?
(a) Educated one.
(b) Eldest child.
(c) The bush has refused this.
(d) Protected by God.

2. Who does Nnu Ego find at the marina the first time she goes there in a year?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Sailors.

3. How does the reader learn Nnu Ego is a recent mother in Chapter 1?
(a) She is with a midwife and her newborn.
(b) She is carrying a newborn with her.
(c) She is at her baby's christening.
(d) Her breasts ache from producing milk.

4. Why does Ubani want to ensure nobody else finds out about Nnu Ego and Nnaife's dead child?
(a) Nnaife will kill Nnu Ego.
(b) It is illegal for someone to die in their home.
(c) It will bring shame to the Ibuza people.
(d) Nnu Ego will be arrested.

5. Who tells Oshia his mother has just given birth at the start of Chapter 9?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Ato.
(c) Iyawo.
(d) Mama Abby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Joys of Motherhood?

2. Where does Ubani help Nnaife find work in Chapter 10 and what work does he get?

3. Who does Nnu Ego marry at the start of Chapter 3?

4. What does ona mean?

5. How does Adaku reassure Nnu Ego after she gave birth to twin girls and worries Nnaife will be upset?

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