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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ways does Adankwu say Nnu Ego is offending her father by staying in Ibuza?
(a) She is shirking her responsibilities as senior wife.
(b) She is not making more babies.
(c) She has been allowing others to take care of her sons.
(d) She has been bad mouthing her father to the community.

2. What is one thing Oshia says catapulted Nigerian politicians to demand rights for Nigerians?
(a) Forcing them to fight the white man's war.
(b) Forcing them out of their homes.
(c) A disdain for European culture.
(d) Exorbitant cost of living in Nigeria.

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

4. What does Nnu Ego hear about her son Oshia in America at the end of the story?
(a) He has not been able to find work.
(b) He is moving back to Lagos soon.
(c) He married a white woman.
(d) He married an Ibo woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nnaife is deemed "all right" (145) by the Korofos, what is he told he is going to be doing?

2. What job does Nnu Ego work out for Adim before she leaves for Ibuza?

3. What does Nnu Ego learn to do after moving from Lagos in Chapter 16?

4. Why does Agbadi say Ona was able to sit by him while he was suffering and his wives were not?

5. What does Oshia tell his mother on a visit from school when she is pregnant for the 7th time?

(see the answer key)

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