Civil Peace Quiz

What is the main theme of the story "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe?

• The impact of war on society

• The importance of family

• The struggle for survival

• The power of hope

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe how Jonathan Iwegbu's attitude towards life helps him cope with the post-war challenges in "Civil Peace."

• He is pessimistic and gives up easily.

• He is optimistic and resourceful.

• He is indifferent and detached.

• He is angry and vengeful.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Where does Jonathan bury the bike?

• in a makeshift cemetery next to his son

• next to a clearing where the bushes grow

• in a bush

• next to a rebel prison camp

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Analyze the significance of the repeated phrase "Nothing puzzles God" in the context of the story.

• It shows Jonathan's disbelief in divine intervention.

• It reflects Jonathan's faith and resilience.

• It indicates Jonathan's confusion about life.

• It suggests Jonathan's reliance on luck.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of community in Jonathan's life after the civil war. How does it influence his actions and decisions?

• The community is indifferent to Jonathan's struggles.

• The community actively supports Jonathan's efforts.

• The community hinders Jonathan's progress.

• The community is hostile towards Jonathan.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What does Jonathan do with the egg-rasher money he receives, and what does this reveal about his character?

• He spends it all on luxuries, showing his materialism.

• He saves it for future needs, revealing his hope for the future.

• He donates it to charity, showing his generosity.

• He hides it from his family, showing his fear and paranoia.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In "Civil Peace," how does Jonathan's reaction to the theft of his money illustrate his overall philosophy of life?

• He becomes despondent and gives up.

• He remains calm and moves on.

• He seeks revenge on the thieves.

• He blames the government for his loss.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast Jonathan's attitude towards his bicycle before and after the civil war.

• Before the war, he values it highly; after the war, he sees it as worthless.

• Before the war, he sees it as an asset; after the war, he acknowledges it as a blessing.

• Before the war, he is indifferent to it; after the war, he becomes obsessed with it.

• Before the war, he sees it as a burden; after the war, he sees it as a blessing.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the significance of the title "Civil Peace" in relation to the story's events and themes.

• It highlights the chaos and disorder after the war.

• It emphasizes the return to normalcy and stability.

• It underscores the ongoing conflict and unrest.

• It reflects the irony of the situation in post-war Nigeria.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Jonathan's entrepreneurial spirit manifest in the story, and what does it suggest about his character?

• He starts a new business, showing his resilience and adaptability.

• He relies on government aid, showing his dependence.

• He waits for better opportunities, showing his patience.

• He abandons his efforts, showing his defeatism.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept