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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the first day Onyesonwu goes to Aro for teaching, how long does he tell her to meditate before bed?

2. What does Onyesonwu become when she follows Mwita in Chapter 8?

3. How old was Aro when he first changed shape?

4. What color dress is Oneyesonwu wearing when she Meets Ogundimu?

5. When Mwita sings in Chapter 6, how many butterflies does his song bring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Onyesonwu's initation?

2. What juju does Onyesonwu tell Luyu, Diti, and Binta was worked on the girls during the Eleventh Rite?

3. When and why does Aro finally agree to teach Onyesonwu?

4. What does Aro tell Onyesonwu about himself?

5. How do Binta, Luyu, and Diti help Onyesonwu after initiation?

6. Why did Onyesonwu go through the Eleventh Rite?

7. How was Mwiti conceived?

8. How does Onyesonwu spend the first festival day for the Rain Fest with her friends?

9. Who decides to join Onyesonwu on her journey and what are their plans?

10. What happens to Fadil Ogundimu's blacksmith shop after he dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Okorafor use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Onyesonwu becomes friends with Binta, Diti, and Luyu during their Eleventh Rite. What bonds the girls together? How does stress test their relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Gender roles influence the place of girls and women in Who Fears Death. What is the role of women in the book? How do those roles present challenges to Onyesonwu and other female characters?

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