View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agbadi send Nnu Ego's childhood friend Ato to Lagos after her son's death?
(a) He sends Ato to tell Nnu Ego to stop mourning her loss.
(b) He sends Ato to bring Nnu Ego tea that will help her get pregnant again.
(c) He sends Ato to find Nnu Ego a new husband.
(d) He sends Ato to beg Nnu Ego to return home.

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

3. Why does Nnaife hold off on looking for a job long after Dr. and Mrs. Meers no longer employ him?
(a) He does not want to work.
(b) The Meers told him a new master would come soon.
(c) He wants to take care of the kids while Nnu Ego works.
(d) He was giving a large sum of money before they left.

4. Who does Nnu Ego plan to ask why she has punished her in Chapter 1?
(a) Her chi.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nnu Ego's landlord do for her when Oshia is sick in Chapter 9?

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

3. What are some signs of war that Oshia sees in his school?

4. What has changed in Lagos when Nnu Ego finally returns from Ibuza?

5. In what ways does Adankwu say Nnu Ego is offending her father by staying in Ibuza?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 421 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample