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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 Nwakusor have a new appreciation for life at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) He got a new job making good money.
(b) He was nearly hit by a bus.
(c) He just recovered from a severe illness.
(d) His wife gave birth to a son.

2. How does Adaku reassure Nnu Ego after she gave birth to twin girls and worries Nnaife will be upset?
(a) She tells Nnu Ego Nnaife does not care whether he has sons or daughters.
(b) She tells Nnu Ego they will care for her when she is old.
(c) She tells Nnu Ego they will bring a good bride price some day.
(d) She tells Nnu Ego she can sell the girls as servants some day.

3. Who does Nnaife and his co-workers see surrounding them while working at the start of Chapter 12, the day Nnaife goes missing?
(a) African soldiers.
(b) European soldiers.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Angry wives.

4. What has changed in Lagos when Nnu Ego finally returns from Ibuza?
(a) The weather has become hotter.
(b) Their house has been taken by soldiers.
(c) Everything is more expensive.
(d) All of Nnu Ego's neighbors have moved.

5. In what way does Nnaife view his being forced into the army as a positive?
(a) He thinks it is his chance to better provide for his and his brother's family.
(b) He thinks he will get in better physical shape.
(c) He thinks it will be nice to have some time away from his wives.
(d) He think it is his chance to learn English.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Adim manage to stop his father from hurting anyone else at the butcher's house?

2. What is Nnu Egos initial concern after Ubani and Nwakusor share their bad news with Nnaife?

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

4. What does Adankwu do when Nnaife tells her Nnu Ego needs help at home?

5. Why does Nnu Ego's son still not have a name when he is six weeks old?

(see the answer key)

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