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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Nnu Ego plan to ask why she has punished her in Chapter 1?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her chi.

3. Why does Ona not want Agbadi to know she loves him?
(a) She does not want her father to find out.
(b) She worries he will leave his wives for her and her reputation will be tarnished.
(c) She is not sure if she really loves him.
(d) She worries he will begin to neglect her.

4. 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.

5. What does Mrs. Meers give to Nnu Ego after the birth of her son?
(a) A handmade blanket.
(b) Palm wine.
(c) Old baby clothes.
(d) Homemade stew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agbadi prefer Ona to his other wives and mistresses?

2. What does Nnu Ego think of her new husband when she first meets him?

3. What do local Ibuza women teach Nnu Ego to do in their weekly meetings?

4. How does Ona react where she learns Agbadi has been badly wounded while hunting?

5. What animal harms Agbadi while he is hunting?

(see the answer key)

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