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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where was Nnu Ego born?
(a) Lagos.
(b) Ibeju.
(c) Ikeje.
(d) Ibuza.

3. What do local Ibuza women teach Nnu Ego to do in their weekly meetings?
(a) They teach her how to sell cigarettes.
(b) They teach her how to sew.
(c) They teach her how to keep her husband happy.
(d) They teach her how to cook.

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

5. What does Nnu Ego's chi tell her in a dream in Chapter 7?
(a) It is her fault her child died.
(b) She will never have another child.
(c) She is not made for motherhood.
(d) She will have all the dirty chubby babies she wants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nnaife tell Nnu Ego he will do if she mentions her first husband in his presence again in Chapter 4?

3. Why did Obi Umanna not want Ona to marry any man?

4. What animal harms Agbadi while he is hunting?

5. What does Nwakusor tell Nnu Ego when he finds her by the bridge in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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