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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nnu Ego tell Oshia he must learn all he can at school when she has heard the war has been over but has not received word from Nnaife?
(a) Because she does not think she can afford any more tuition.
(b) Because she fears he will be recruited for the army soon.
(c) Because he will have to find a job to support them.
(d) Because she is sick and needs him at home.

2. Which of Nnaife's wives comes to live with them in Lago?
(a) Adaku.
(b) Atanku.
(c) Adanku.
(d) Dumbi.

3. What does Nnaife say he is going to do the next day following his fight with Oshia?
(a) Quit work and return to Ibuza.
(b) Stop Oshia from flying to the United States.
(c) Stop paying Adim's tuition so he does not end up like Oshia.
(d) Find a new wife who will bring him a good son.

4. What does Agbadi write to tell his daughter in Chapter 11?
(a) He wants her to move back to Ibuza.
(b) He will be coming to visit her.
(c) He is dying.
(d) He wants her to send Oshia to live with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Taiwo when Nnaife accepts a bride price for her?

2. What does Nnaife say to Oshia as they argue about the fact that Oshia does not help the family financially?

3. What does Nnaife begin to do more and more after Oshia has gone to the U.S.?

4. What does Nwakusor do for work?

5. Who does Taiwo realize is missing after she and Okpo and the other children eat dinner following a fight between Nnaife and Nnu Ego?

(see the answer key)

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