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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nnu Ego feel inadequate around Nnaife's new wife he inherited from his brother?
(a) She has many sons.
(b) She is a better cook and mother.
(c) She is intelligent, wealthy and educated.
(d) She is young and beautiful and willing to flatter a man.

2. What is Nnu Ego's first son's name?
(a) Ngozi.
(b) Ubani.
(c) Nwakusor.
(d) Nnaife.

3. Why does Ubani want to ensure nobody else finds out about Nnu Ego and Nnaife's dead child?
(a) Nnaife will kill Nnu Ego.
(b) Nnu Ego will be arrested.
(c) It will bring shame to the Ibuza people.
(d) It is illegal for someone to die in their home.

4. What do local Ibuza women teach Nnu Ego to do in their weekly meetings?
(a) They teach her how to cook.
(b) They teach her how to keep her husband happy.
(c) They teach her how to sew.
(d) They teach her how to sell cigarettes.

5. Which of Nnu Ego's children inform her that she has received a letter in Chapter 15?
(a) Taiwo.
(b) Adim.
(c) Oshia.
(d) Kehinde.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who explains to Nnu Ego that in Nigeria today men do not own their wives?

4. What does Nnaife's attorney try to highlight about Nnaife during his trial?

5. What is the meaning of Nnu Ego and Nnaife's son's name?

(see the answer key)

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