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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 14 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the oracle tell Agbadi about Nnu Ego's second pregnancy?
(a) She will have another child that will die in the first few weeks.
(b) She will have a daughter that will bring the family great wealth.
(c) She will die during childbirth.
(d) She will have a son who will go far in modern learning.

2. What is the only thing Nnu Ego is able to afford to feed Oshia after her second child is born?
(a) Garri.
(b) Bushmeat.
(c) Jollof.
(d) Yams.

3. Why did Obi Umanna not want Ona to marry any man?
(a) He did not think anyone was good enough for her.
(b) He never wanted her to have to stoop to any man.
(c) He was in love with her.
(d) He wanted her to take care of him.

4. What does Nwakusor find Nnu Ego trying to do when he is heading home from work in Chapter 5?
(a) Run back to Ibuza.
(b) Steal someone's child.
(c) Steal from a beggar.
(d) Commit suicide.

5. How old is Nnu Ego at the start of Chapter 3 when Idayi tells Agbadi she must marry?
(a) 19.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers Nnu Ego's son is dead after noticing Nnu Ego has not been seen all morning?

2. Why does Ona not want Agbadi to know she loves him?

3. What does Adaku suggest she and Nnu Ego do to retaliate against Nnaife for not giving them enough housekeeping money?

4. Where does Nnu Ego move to to start her life with a new husband?

5. What does Oshia do in Chapter 11 to help after his family argues about money?

(see the answer key)

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