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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it at the start of Chapter 1, "The Mother"?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1954.
(d) 2004.

2. How is Nwokocha Agbadi described at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Quiet and weak.
(b) Funny, but not very intelligent.
(c) Short, stout and poor.
(d) Tall, handsome and wealthy.

3. What does Nnaife do for Dr. and Mrs. Meers?
(a) He cooks for them.
(b) He cares for their garden.
(c) He takes care of their laundry.
(d) He cleans their house.

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

5. Why does Agbadi prefer Ona to his other wives and mistresses?
(a) Ona is timid.
(b) Ona is a good mother.
(c) Ona is a good cook.
(d) Ona is strong willed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nnu Ego agree to marry at the end of Chapter 3?

2. What gift does Agbadi receive from Nnu Ego's husband's family when she is found to be a virgin?

3. Why does Nnu Ego run away from her home at the end of Chapter 4 after having her first child?

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

5. Why does Agbadi send Nnu Ego's childhood friend Ato to Lagos after her son's death?

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