Literature Analysis Quiz

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What is Nnaemeka considering doing in response to his father's fondness for him?

Sending his father a nice lovely letter

Breaking the news to his father by writing

Telling his father about the girl he found

Showing his letter to his father (correct)

Why does Nnaemeka decide not to break the news to his father by writing?

He wanted to surprise his father in person

It would bring it upon him with a shock (correct)

He thought it would be unwise

His father had already found a girl for him

What does Nnaemeka think about the girl he found?

She is an admirable girl from a Christian upbringing (correct)

She used to accompany boys to the stream

She is the eldest daughter of their neighbor

She is an Amazon of a girl

What was the reason for sending Nene to live in the home according to the text?

Her father's sound judgment Signup and view all the answers

What does Nnaemeka think about showing his letter to his father?

He has decided not to show it at the moment Signup and view all the answers

What did Nnaemeka remember while thinking about telling his father about the girl he found?

Uguye, an Amazon of a girl who used to accompany boys to the stream Signup and view all the answers

Who wishes they were sure that it would be happiness to someone?

Nnaemeka Signup and view all the answers

Where did Nnaemeka's father go to read his Bible?

Under a cassia tree Signup and view all the answers

What did Nnaemeka say about people in remote parts of the country?

He didn't believe they would be unhappy when their sons are engaged to marry Signup and view all the answers

What reason did Nnaemeka give for finding it impossible to marry?

He didn't love her Signup and view all the answers

What did Nene express surprise about?

Why Nnaemeka shouldn't marry Signup and view all the answers

What did Nnaemeka's father emphasize as important when looking for a wife?

A good character and cultural background Signup and view all the answers

What did Nene find surprising about the objection to their marriage?

The emphasis on tribal differences Signup and view all the answers

Who does Nnaemeka believe will be unhappy if the engagement is not arranged by giveness (forgiveness)?

People in remote parts of the country Signup and view all the answers

'And this,' he added, 'is not peculiar to the Ibos.' What does 'this' refer to in the statement?

'This' refers to the objection based on tribal differences. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about where Nnaemeka wished to find happiness?

He wished for happiness in a remote part of the country where his son was engaged. Signup and view all the answers

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