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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 .

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 pregnant.
(b) He suspects she is infertile.
(c) He suspects she is falling in love with Nnaife.
(d) He suspects she will move back to Ibuza.

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

3. How does Adaku reassure Nnu Ego after she gave birth to twin girls and worries Nnaife will be upset?
(a) She tells Nnu Ego Nnaife does not care whether he has sons or daughters.
(b) She tells Nnu Ego they will bring a good bride price some day.
(c) She tells Nnu Ego they will care for her when she is old.
(d) She tells Nnu Ego she can sell the girls as servants some day.

4. What is Nnaife doing while Nnu Ego gives birth to her first child?
(a) Working.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Holding her hand.
(d) Traveling.

5. Why does Nwakusor have a new appreciation for life at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) He got a new job making good money.
(b) He just recovered from a severe illness.
(c) He was nearly hit by a bus.
(d) His wife gave birth to a son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are some things Nnu Ego's family no longer has after leaving Lagos?

3. What is Nnu Ego planning to do in Chapter 1 to relieve her pain and anger?

4. Where does Nnaife move his family when prices in Lagos become too high?

5. How old is Nnu Ego at the start of Chapter 3 when Idayi tells Agbadi she must marry?

(see the answer key)

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