Civil Peace

What is the setting of the short story "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe?

• After the independence of a Southeast Asian country

• During the civil war in Nigeria

• After the civil war in Nigeria

• Before the civil war in Nigeria

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Jonathan Iwegbu consider himself extremely fortunate for?

• Finding his old bicycle

• Surviving the war with his family and an old bicycle

• Having a house with a little history

• Being called for urgent military action

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word "blessings" imply in the context of the story?

• Things that cause hardship

• Things that are a curse

• Things that benefit or bring happiness

• Things that are common and not special

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did Jonathan's wife do to earn money?

• She sold firewood.

• She made and sold akara balls.

• She worked as a carpenter.

• She repaired bicycles.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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What does the word 'surrender' mean in the context of the passage?

• To fight bravely.

• To give up.

• To negotiate.

• To win a battle.

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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

What do the thieves demand from Jonathan?

• They demand to be let inside to play music.

• They ask for food and shelter.

• They request a place to rest.

• They demand money or they will use force.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the amount of money that Jonathan mentions as the only money he has left?

• One hundred pounds

• Fifty pounds

• Twenty pounds

• Thirty pounds

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the "five inestimable blessings" for which Jonathan is grateful?

• Material possessions he acquired

• Family members who survived the war

• Personal achievements

• Friends he made during the war

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Jonathan's reaction to the loss of the egg-rasher (20 pounds)?

• Jonathan is veryupset

• Jonathan moves on with his life.

• Jonathan seeks revenge

• Jonathan doesn't care

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the author suggest about materialism from the story?

• It is the most important aspect of life

• It is not important compared to personal safety

• It defines a person's social status

• It is necessary for happiness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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