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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Agbadi say Ona was able to sit by him while he was suffering and his wives were not?
(a) Because his wives loved him too much to see him suffer.
(b) Because his wives were busy taking care of his many children.
(c) Because his wives were happier without him.
(d) Because his wives were busy praying for his recovery.

3. Why does Ona not want Agbadi to know she loves him?
(a) She is not sure if she really loves him.
(b) She does not want her father to find out.
(c) She worries he will leave his wives for her and her reputation will be tarnished.
(d) She worries he will begin to neglect her.

4. What does Nnu Ego think of her new husband when she first meets him?
(a) She cannot believe how unattractive he is.
(b) She cannot believe how strong he is.
(c) She cannot believe how refined he is.
(d) She cannot believe how kind he is.

5. Who is the author of The Joys of Motherhood?
(a) Chimamanda Adichie.
(b) Thiong'o Ngui.
(c) Chinua Achebe.
(d) Buchi Emecheta.

6. What does Ato tell Nnu Ego might happen if she continues to look so sad after the loss of her son?
(a) People will think madness runs in her family and nobody will marry her sisters.
(b) She will become ugly.
(c) Nnaife will no longer want to mate with her.
(d) She will become infertile.

7. Where does Ubani find work after the Meers have gone?
(a) The market.
(b) The army.
(c) The railways.
(d) Another doctor's house.

8. What does Nnaife do for Dr. and Mrs. Meers?
(a) He takes care of their laundry.
(b) He cleans their house.
(c) He cooks for them.
(d) He cares for their garden.

9. What does Mrs. Meers give to Nnu Ego after the birth of her son?
(a) A handmade blanket.
(b) Homemade stew.
(c) Palm wine.
(d) Old baby clothes.

10. What does Mrs. Meers tell Nnaife at the start of Chapter 8?
(a) She and Dr. Meers are moving back to England.
(b) She tells Nnaife she does not like his wife.
(c) She tells Nnaife he is fired.
(d) She and Dr. Meers are getting a divorce.

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

12. What do Nnaife and Oshia find in the master's house, which Nnu Ego worries will distract Nnaife from finding a job?
(a) A bible.
(b) A piano.
(c) A chess set.
(d) A guitar.

13. Who tells Oshia his mother has just given birth at the start of Chapter 9?
(a) Iyawo.
(b) Ato.
(c) Mama Abby.
(d) Cordelia.

14. What does Nnu Ego's landlord do for her when Oshia is sick in Chapter 9?
(a) The landlord brings them a doctor.
(b) The landlord lets Nnu Ego set up a cigarette stand in front of her hut.
(c) The landlord allows Nnu Ego to skip a month of rent.
(d) The landlord buys Nnu Ego food.

15. What does Nnu Ego's chi tell her in a dream in Chapter 7?
(a) It is her fault her child died.
(b) She is not made for motherhood.
(c) She will never have another child.
(d) She will have all the dirty chubby babies she wants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nnu Ego plan to ask why she has punished her in Chapter 1?

2. What is Nnaife doing while Nnu Ego gives birth to her first child?

3. What agreement do Ona and Agbadi make regarding the child she is carrying?

4. What does Nnaife tell Nnu Ego he will do if she mentions her first husband in his presence again in Chapter 4?

5. Why is Nnu Ego against Nnaife's suggestion that he find work in the army?

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