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What did Nnamabia steal from his mother?
What did Nnamabia steal from his mother?
jewelry
What did Nnamabia use the stolen jewelry for?
What did Nnamabia use the stolen jewelry for?
He pawned it for money.
What did Nnamabia's father do after he learned about the theft?
What did Nnamabia's father do after he learned about the theft?
He had Nnamabia write a report detailing the theft and his spending.
What were the students stealing from each other?
What were the students stealing from each other?
What was the nickname the students called Nnamabia?
What was the nickname the students called Nnamabia?
Nnamabia's parents had a hard time believing their son had joined a cult.
Nnamabia's parents had a hard time believing their son had joined a cult.
What did Nnamabia and his friends do to the professor's car?
What did Nnamabia and his friends do to the professor's car?
What did the gang members do to the students who were leaving the engineering building?
What did the gang members do to the students who were leaving the engineering building?
How did Nnamabia's parents react after hearing about the shooting incident?
How did Nnamabia's parents react after hearing about the shooting incident?
Where did the police take Nnamabia and the other students who were arrested?
Where did the police take Nnamabia and the other students who were arrested?
Nnamabia's father was initially skeptical about the police’s claims that they had transferred his son to a safer place.
Nnamabia's father was initially skeptical about the police’s claims that they had transferred his son to a safer place.
What did Nnamabia do when he was in the cell that made the police upset?
What did Nnamabia do when he was in the cell that made the police upset?
What happened to Nnamabia at the new cell?
What happened to Nnamabia at the new cell?
What did the police tell Nnamabia's parents when they asked about their son?
What did the police tell Nnamabia's parents when they asked about their son?
What happened when the police took Nnamabia out of the cell to the new location?
What happened when the police took Nnamabia out of the cell to the new location?
What did Nnamabia's parents decide to do after they found out what happened at the new location?
What did Nnamabia's parents decide to do after they found out what happened at the new location?
Flashcards
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
The character's family lives on a university campus and the narrative is filled with stories of theft and violence.
Who is Nnamabia and what are his character traits?
Who is Nnamabia and what are his character traits?
Nnamabia is the narrator's brother who displays a pattern of reckless and selfish behavior throughout the story.
What is the main conflict in the story?
What is the main conflict in the story?
The story explores the consequences of Nnamabia's actions, revealing how the cycle of theft and violence persists.
What is the story's theme?
What is the story's theme?
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What does Nnamabia's actions show about his character?
What does Nnamabia's actions show about his character?
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What contrast does the story highlight?
What contrast does the story highlight?
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How is the setting depicted in the story?
How is the setting depicted in the story?
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What literary devices are used to depict the violence?
What literary devices are used to depict the violence?
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What is the tone of the story?
What is the tone of the story?
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Describe Nnamabia's relationship with his mother.
Describe Nnamabia's relationship with his mother.
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How does the mother's behavior affect Nnamabia?
How does the mother's behavior affect Nnamabia?
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What is the father's role in the story?
What is the father's role in the story?
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What are the main themes of the story?
What are the main themes of the story?
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What kind of character is Nnamabia?
What kind of character is Nnamabia?
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What point of view is the story told from?
What point of view is the story told from?
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What narrative structure does the story use?
What narrative structure does the story use?
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What does Nnamabia's theft symbolize?
What does Nnamabia's theft symbolize?
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What social issues are reflected in the story?
What social issues are reflected in the story?
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What is the significance of Nnamabia being in prison?
What is the significance of Nnamabia being in prison?
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What message does violence convey in the story?
What message does violence convey in the story?
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What does Nnamabia represent?
What does Nnamabia represent?
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What does the character of the old man represent?
What does the character of the old man represent?
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How does the story end?
How does the story end?
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What is the overall message of the story?
What is the overall message of the story?
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How does the story critique the university community?
How does the story critique the university community?
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What is the significance of family relationships in the story?
What is the significance of family relationships in the story?
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How does the story use language to enhance its impact?
How does the story use language to enhance its impact?
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What is the significance of leadership in the story?
What is the significance of leadership in the story?
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What symbolism is used in the story?
What symbolism is used in the story?
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Study Notes
Robbery Incidents
- A neighbor, Osita, robbed the house, stealing a TV, VCR, and videotapes.
- The narrator's brother, Nnamabia, robbed the house later, stealing jewelry.
- The robbery occurred on a Sunday while the parents were visiting family.
Church Visit
- Nnamabia went to church with the narrator.
- They did not interact much in church.
- Nnamabia left early.
Nnamabia's Actions
- Nnamabia hid the robbery from his parents.
- He claimed the jewelry had been pawned, but the money was gone.
- Nnamabia felt remorse for his actions, but it was unclear whether his parents and others knew the true reason.
Reaction to the Robbery
- The narrator's father wanted a detailed report of what happened.
- Nnamabia's actions caused deep anguish and pain for his family.
Campus Theft Culture
- Campus robberies were common among university students.
- Theft of expensive items, such as TVs and VCRs, was prevalent.
- Thieving involved climbing into buildings and removing valuables from residences.
Cult Activity
- Cults were a significant issue on campus.
- Groups like the Black Axe and Buccaneers carried out violence, and even death.
- Groups evolved from benign fraternities to violent organizations.
- Cult activity involved initiation and dangerous actions, leading to fatalities.
Police Conduct and Arrest
- Police brutality was common in cases involving theft.
- Nnamabia was arrested for the theft.
- Nnamabia was arrested for being a part of a cult.
- Nnamabia was interrogated and held in jail for a period.
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Explore the troubling incidences of robbery involving Nnamabia and the emotional effects on his family. Delve into the interactions between church visits and the hidden remorse felt by Nnamabia. This quiz will cover themes of theft culture and family relationships in the context of university life.
