Civil peace

Civil peace

Multiple Choice

How does Jonathan deal with his losses?

• He turns to stealing from others.

• He spends his days feeling sorry for himself.

• He focuses on the good things that remain.

• He seeks revenge on those who caused his losses.

Multiple Choice

What is a major theme of "Civil Peace?"

• problems can be solved if people take action

• crime must be stopped regardless of the cost

• money is necessary for survival

• poverty cannot be avoided after a war

Multiple Choice

How do Jonathan's children help support the family?

• They make and sell akara balls.

• They pick and sell mangoes.

• They sell gum and candy by the military base.

• They do chores for the neighbors.

Multiple Choice

Where did Jonathan bury the bike?

• in a makeshift cemetery next to his son.

• in a garden

• in a construction yard

• next to a rebel prison camp

Multiple Choice

How many of Jonathan's children survived the war?

• four

• none

• three

• two

Multiple Choice

What is the miracle waiting for Jonathan in Enugu?

• His neighbors have survived.

• His house is still standing.

• His car has not been stolen.

• His house is completely unharmed.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "Happy survival!" mean to most members of the community?

• Be happy

• Beware of violence

• Survival does not ensure happiness

• Congratulations on surviving the war.

Multiple Choice

What is a central idea of the story?

• A man is grateful for what he has amidst a war-torn country and he works to rebuild life for his family.

• A man gets involved in several schemes after the war and he takes advantage of the exhausted soldiers.

• A man tries to secure his old job after the war is over but he eventually gives up when the company remains closed.

• A man hides valuable possessions during a war and he must secretly retrace his steps to collect the wealth when the war ends.