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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. Who is the author of The Joys of Motherhood?
(a) Chinua Achebe.
(b) Thiong'o Ngui.
(c) Chimamanda Adichie.
(d) Buchi Emecheta.

2. What does Nnu Ego's first husband catch her doing while his second wife is giving birth to her second child?
(a) Trying to run away.
(b) Crying.
(c) Visiting a dibia.
(d) Breastfeeding his oldest son.

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

4. How does Ona react where she learns Agbadi has been badly wounded while hunting?
(a) She frantically asks where he is.
(b) She hurries to see if his wives need help.
(c) She reacts with indifference.
(d) She says he deserves it.

5. What does ona mean?
(a) Beautiful Woman.
(b) Gracious mother.
(c) Priceless jewel.
(d) Annoying Pest.

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

3. What does Nnu Ego do with her first husband while his second wife is giving birth in Chapter 3?

4. Where was Nnu Ego born?

5. What does Dr. Meers call Nnaife, which angers his wife, though Nnaife does not understand the meaning of the word?

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