The Joys of Motherhood Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Nnu Ego finds herself unable to stop looking at the body of her dead child, it is an echo of what previous situation with another character? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

It echoes Nnu Ego's reaction, in Chapter 11, to seeing the dead bodies of her twin daughters.

It echoes Ona's reaction, in Chapter 2, to the death of Agbadi.

It echoes Nnaife's reaction, in Chapter 10, to the news of his dead brother.

It echoes Nnaife's reaction, in Chapter 5, to seeing the dead body of his son.

2.

Why does Nnaife not see Oshia off at the airport when he (Oshia) leaves for America? (from Chapters 17 and 18)

Nnu Ego told Nnaife to stay home: he would be too sad if he went.

Nnaife thinks Oshia is betraying his family and his responsibilities.

Nnaife is too drunk to go.

Nnaife is resentful that Oshia gets an opportunity he never had.

3.

Who is Nwakusor? (from Chapters 5, 6, and 7)

Nnu Ego's neighbor who discovers that Nnu Ego is missing.

The dead child of Nnu Ego and Nnaife.

The man who manages to prevent Nnu Ego from killing herself.

The man who tells Nnaife that his child is dead.

4.

Which character challenges Nnu Ego to question her loyalty to her husband during his trial? (from Chapters 17 and 18)

Nnaife.

Oshia.

The defense attorney.

The prosecuting attorney.

5.

With whom does Nnu Ego travel to Lagos? (from Chapters 3 and 4)

Her older brother.

Her new husband's older brother.

Her new husband.

Her father's younger brother.

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