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

2. What does Cordelia bring to Nnaife after he finds out about his dead son?
(a) Palm wine.
(b) Gin.
(c) Stew.
(d) A cigarrete.

3. What does Nnu Ego believe will happen once Oshia completes school?
(a) Nnaife can stop working.
(b) He will move them all to America.
(c) He will buy them a bigger home.
(d) He will help pay for Adim's education.

4. What is Nnu Egos initial concern after Ubani and Nwakusor share their bad news with Nnaife?
(a) She does not know how they will pay for a funeral.
(b) She does not know how they will support the wives Nnaife will inherit.
(c) She does not know how they will pay for a trip to Ibuza.
(d) She does not know how Oshia will take the news.

5. What does Nnu Ego ask the officers if she can do before they take Nnaife away in the van?
(a) Hug him before he leaves.
(b) Take Nnaife's money.
(c) Tell Nnaife she loves him.
(d) Tie his nightcloth so nobody sees him naked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nnaife want Kehinde to marry though she refuses?

2. What does Kehende tell the police officers when they arrive at the Yoruba home?

3. What do Nnu Ego and Nnaife plan as soon as Nnaife returned from the Fernando Po?

4. What does Nnu Ego think of her new husband when she first meets him?

5. What does Nnaife say he is going to do the next day following his fight with Oshia?

(see the answer key)

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