In “Civil Peace,” what does the phrase “Happy survival!” mean to most members of the community?

Congratulations on surviving the war.

Survival does not ensure happiness.

Which statement best explains the meaning of the expression “Nothing puzzles God” in “Civil Peace”?

People should have faith in God's plan.

People should have faith in themselves.

God will punish those who fought in the war.

God does not like things that do not make sense.

In “Civil Peace,” the thief uses a relaxed and familiar tone while he is robbing Jonathan. What does the thief’s tone suggest about how he views Jonathan?

The thief is sure that Jonathan has no choice but to give him money.

The thief is a neighbor who has learned that Jonathan is wealthy.

The thief pretends to be tough, but he really feels sorry for Jonathan.

The thief thinks that Jonathan is a coward who won't defend his money.

In “Civil Peace,” Jonathan observes what happens to another man who is robbed of his egg-rasher by a thief in a crowd. After the victim loudly protests the theft, how do the other people in the crowd behave toward him?

The crowd is angry at the man who was robbed because he did not adequately protect his money.

The crowd is sympathetic to the man's loss.

The crowd angrily pursues the thief but he gets away.

The crowd finds the thief and forces the thief to return the money to its owner.

Which of the following sentences best states a major theme of “Civil Peace”?

Problems can be solved if people take action.

Crime must be stopped regardless of the cost.

Poverty cannot be avoided after a war.

Money is necessary for survival.

How does the difference between the thieves’ method of survival and Jonathan Iwegbu’s method of survival illustrate a major theme of “Civil Peace”?

The thieves survive by stealing, but Jonathan survives by letting money go and accepting his fate.

Both the thieves and Jonathan steal to survive, but the thieves threaten violence while Jonathan does not.

The thieves find many ways to get money, but Jonathan knows only one way to earn a living.

The thieves maintain a good sense of humor, but Jonathan usually feels sorry for himself.

Near the end of “Civil Peace,” Jonathan Iwegbu makes this statement. What is egg-rasher ? Did I depend on it last week? Or is it greater than other things that went with the war? I say, let egg-rasher perish in the flames! Let it go where everything else has gone. What theme of the story does this statement best reflect?

In order to survive, one must look past personal losses.

Survival without money and other possessions is meaningless.

It is important to fight criminals, even at the cost of one's own life.

One must find a way to hold onto all possessions in order to survive.

What main effect does the author achieve by using dialect in “Civil Peace”?

The use of dialect adds realism by showing readers the way that many Nigerians spoke in that time and place.

The use of dialect involves readers by challenging them to interpret the characters' dialogue.

The use of dialect shows readers that the thieves speak a special language of their own.

The use of dialect informs readers that the thieves were once soldiers.

In “Civil Peace,” what effect does the author achieve by having the thief speak in dialect while Jonathan speaks more standard English?

The difference in speech shows that the thief is probably less educated than Jonathan.

The difference in speech shows that the thief is not a Nigerian.

The difference in speech shows that Jonathan is not a native Nigerian.

The difference in speech shows that Jonathan is probably richer than the thief.

In “Civil Peace,” the leader of the thieves demands that Jonathan give him 100 pounds. Jonathan does not have that sum of money and offers the 20 pounds that he does have. Read the following answer that the leader of the thieves makes to Jonathan. Then, answer the question that follows. “Ok. Time de go. Make you open dis window and bring the twenty pound. We go manage am like dat.” What conclusion about the leader’s character is most clearly supported by his answer to Jonathan? Choose two items.

The leader is intimidating in dealing with Jonathan.

The leader is impatient to take the money and get away.

The leader has a kind heart even though he is a criminal.

The leader fears Jonathan and accepts less money than he wanted.

The leader pities Jonathan and his family and accepts less money than he knows they have.

Civil Peace Review

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.11-12.2, RL.8.3, RL.6.3

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20 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As shown in “Civil Peace,” what does Jonathan Iwegbu value most?

his bicycle

his money

his family

his home

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In “Civil Peace,” why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?

He no longer needs a bicycle to help him make a living.

He is worried that his child may injure himself while riding it.

He wants to get rid of the bicycle because it is broken and rusted.

He is afraid that a person claiming to be a soldier will take the bicycle.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu feel when he finds his house intact?

He is ashamed of his poor shelter.

He wants to boast to his neighbors.

He feels as if he has won a valuable prize.

He feels as if he has been punched in the stomach.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu deal with his losses?

He turns to stealing from others to survive

He focuses on the good things that remain.

He spends his days feeling sorry for himself.

He seeks revenge on those who caused his losses.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of Jonathan Iwegbu’s confrontation with the thieves in “Civil Peace”?

Jonathan gives them 100 pounds, but they demand even more.

The thieves kill Jonathan's son before Jonathan gives them the money.

Jonathan's family shouts the alarm, and the entire village comes running.

Jonathan gives them his egg-rasher, and they leave him and his family alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the value of a human life is inestimable, then which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of inestimable.

A human life has a value greater than can be measured.

A human life has little value during a time of war.

A human life is always worthy of great respect.

A human life is worth a great deal of money.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of a windfall?

A hardworking woman asks for a raise in salary and gets it.

A young man receives an expected inheritance from his grandfather.

A poor man gets a large sum of money from a stranger to pay his debts.

A business owner finds her shop is earning more money than previously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Civil Peace Review

20 questions

As shown in “Civil Peace,” what does Jonathan Iwegbu value most?

In “Civil Peace,” why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?

In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu feel when he finds his house intact?

In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu deal with his losses?

What is the outcome of Jonathan Iwegbu’s confrontation with the thieves in “Civil Peace”?

If the value of a human life is inestimable, then which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of inestimable.

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of a windfall?

What is the most likely meaning of amenable in the following sentence? When Vincent complained about the faulty tires on his new bicycle, the shop owner was amenable about replacing them and did the job with a smile.

In “Civil Peace,” what does the phrase “Happy survival!” mean to most members of the community?

Which statement best explains the meaning of the expression “Nothing puzzles God” in “Civil Peace”?

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