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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 does Nnu Ego's brother-in-law suspect about Nnu Ego before he goes back to Ibuza?
(a) He suspects she is falling in love with Nnaife.
(b) He suspects she will move back to Ibuza.
(c) He suspects she is pregnant.
(d) He suspects she is infertile.

2. What does Iyawo suggest is the reason Oshia becomes so ill in Chapter 9?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Bad bushmeat.
(c) Malnutrition.
(d) Insect bite.

3. When Nnaife begins earning money in Chapter 19 what does he feel he can afford to do?
(a) Hire a servant.
(b) Beat Nnu Ego when he wants.
(c) Buy a new home.
(d) Buy fancy clothes.

4. Why does Nnu Ego struggle to sleep the first night Adaku spends in their hut?
(a) She can hear Adaku and Nnaife making love all night.
(b) She stays up cleaning so Nnaife will appreciate her.
(c) Her baby is up all night sick.
(d) She does not trust Adaku and thinks she will steal from them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ato tell Nnu Ego might happen if she continues to look so sad after the loss of her son?

2. What does Nwakusor do for work?

3. What does Ubani tell Nnaife he must do after Nnaife finds out his son has died?

4. What does Nnu Ego and Nnaife name their second son?

5. What happens to Adaku that makes her severely depressed in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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