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

2. What does Agbadi tell Nnu Ego when she tells him her husband's wife had a son?
(a) He tells her to be patient with herself.
(b) He tells her she must be cursed.
(c) He tells her she can always come home.
(d) He tells her she must conceive soon.

3. Why does a blind beggar curse Nnu Ego as she runs in the Oyingbo market in Chapter 1?
(a) Nnu Ego tries to steal from the man.
(b) He does not think a woman should be out alone.
(c) She yells at him to get out of her way.
(d) She bumps into him and he thinks she is trying to rob him.

4. What does Agbadi tell Nnu Ego's husband might be the reason she is struggling to conceive?
(a) Her chi has cursed her.
(b) She is not eating well enough.
(c) Her mother has cursed her. A
(d) She is too anxious.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nnu Ego believe about her chi?

3. What agreement do Ona and Agbadi make regarding the child she is carrying?

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

5. What does Nnu Ego's first husband catch her doing while his second wife is giving birth to her second child?

(see the answer key)

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