The Joys of Motherhood Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What role does Ona play in deciding what happens to her daughter? (from Chapters 1 and 2)

None: her child dies before a decision can be made.

None: while she expresses an idea, it is the decision of the powerful men in her family.

None: while she expresses an idea, it is the decision of the council of male elders of the village.

None: while she has strong feelings about it, it is the decision of her chi.

2.

Given that one aspect of the guitar's metaphoric value is that it represents the allure of the past, what is the most likely symbolic meaning of Nnaife's playing the guitar so much in Chapter 10? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

He seems to be longing for a past in which he had less responsibility to his family.

He seems to be longing for a past in which he had a future as a successful musician.

He seems to be longing for a past in which Nnu Ego was able to give him a son.

He seems to be longing for a past in which he was respected by the white people he worked for.

3.

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

The dead child of Nnu Ego and Nnaife.

The man who tells Nnaife that his child is dead.

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

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

4.

What does Nnu Ego believe about the death of her child? (from Chapters 5, 6, and 7)

That it died because she was too active during her pregnancy.

That it died because her mother (Ona) had cursed her.

That it died because she hated its father (Nnaife) so much.

That it died because she was trying to live both a traditional and a contemporary life.

5.

Why does Mama Abby take Oshia on a day out? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

She wants his help in planning a surprise for Nnaife when he returns home.

She wants to celebrate his becoming well again.

She wants to ask Oshia about Nnu Ego's strange behavior.

She wants to give Nnu Ego space to bond with her new baby.

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