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

2. Who takes Oshia on a trip to the island when he recovers from his illness in Chapter 9?
(a) Ato.
(b) Mama Abby.
(c) Iyawo.
(d) Cordelia.

3. What gift does Agbadi receive from Nnu Ego's husband's family when she is found to be a virgin?
(a) Six kegs of palm wine.
(b) A new hut.
(c) Six goats.
(d) A new wife.

4. Who does Nnu Ego find at the marina the first time she goes there in a year?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Police officers.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Sailors.

5. What is Nnu Ego planning to do in Chapter 1 to relieve her pain and anger?
(a) Drown herself.
(b) Shoot herself.
(c) Steal food.
(d) Move to another village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nnu Ego against Nnaife's suggestion that he find work in the army?

2. What does Mrs. Meers give to Nnaife and Nnu Ego before she leaves?

3. Why does Nwakusor have a new appreciation for life at the start of Chapter 5?

4. Who does Nnu Ego buy cigarettes from at cheap prices in order to resell at the market?

5. What do Nnaife and Oshia find in the master's house, which Nnu Ego worries will distract Nnaife from finding a job?

(see the answer key)

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