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

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

3. Why does Agbadi say Ona was able to sit by him while he was suffering and his wives were not?
(a) Because his wives loved him too much to see him suffer.
(b) Because his wives were happier without him.
(c) Because his wives were busy taking care of his many children.
(d) Because his wives were busy praying for his recovery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the dibia Nnu Ego's sees fault with her inability to conceive?

2. Who is the author of The Joys of Motherhood?

3. What does Mrs. Meers give to Nnu Ego after the birth of her son?

4. What does Ona make Agbadi promise as she lay dying at the end of Chapter 2?

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

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