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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who discovers Nnu Ego's son is dead after noticing Nnu Ego has not been seen all morning?
(a) Nnaife.
(b) Nwakusor.
(c) Ato.
(d) Cordelia.

3. How does the reader learn Nnu Ego is a recent mother in Chapter 1?
(a) She is at her baby's christening.
(b) She is carrying a newborn with her.
(c) She is with a midwife and her newborn.
(d) Her breasts ache from producing milk.

4. What is the meaning of Nnu Ego and Nnaife's son's name?
(a) Protected by God.
(b) Educated one.
(c) Eldest child.
(d) The bush has refused this.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Nnu Ego and Oshia have to leave their hut while Nnaife is away on the Ferndano Po?

3. Who does Nnu Ego marry at the start of Chapter 3?

4. What does Iyawo suggest is the reason Oshia becomes so ill in Chapter 9?

5. What does the oracle tell Agbadi about Nnu Ego's second pregnancy?

(see the answer key)

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