The Joys of Motherhood Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

The actions of which characters define an important moment of transition for Nnaife and Nnu Ego? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Iwayo and Mama Abby: their resentment of Nnaife's laziness inspires Nnu Ego to confront him.

The Meers: their departure robs Nnaife of his income.

The Meers: their passing him into the service of a wealthy friend ensures Nnaife's income.

Ubani and Cordelia: their care of Nnu Ego's children makes it possible for her to run her small business.

2.

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

Her new husband's older brother.

Her father's younger brother.

Her older brother.

Her new husband.

3.

Why does Nnu Ego feel like her experience of motherhood is like slavery? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

Her life is defined by what white people think a mother should be.

She feels as though her children and her lives earn her less money than a slave would earn.

She feels as though her children and their lives are her masters.

Her life is defined by taking care of white people's children.

4.

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

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

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

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

She wants to celebrate his becoming well again.

5.

What object, left behind by the Meers', becomes a catalyst for bonding between Nnaife and his son? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

An old Bible.

An old washing tub.

An old guitar.

An old drum.

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