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.

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

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

2.

What is the real cause of the mysterious music coming from the guitar? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

Oshia concealed an animal inside it.

It was the ghost of Nnu Ego's chi.

Adim concealed an animal inside it.

Nnu Ego knocked it over in the night.

3.

What is Nnaife's response to being called a baboon by his white employers? (from Chapters 3 and 4)

He becomes confused, not understanding the negative implications of the comment.

He becomes violent, lashing out physically at his employers.

He realizes that being called a baboon does not make him one.

He takes his anger out on Nnu Ego, and hits her.

4.

Who gives Nnu Ego important advice on the three different roles she has to fulfill, and what are those roles? (from Chapters 12, 13, and 14)

Ona: the roles are daughter, wife, and mother.

Adankwo: the roles are daughter, wife, and mother.

Adaku: the roles are wife, mother, and sexual partner.

Adankwo: the roles are wife, mother, and head of the family.

5.

What incident from earlier in the narrative is echoed by the death of Adaku's baby? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

The death of Ona's first child.

The death of Nnu Ego's first child.

The death of Agbadi.

The death of Oshia.

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