COBAB- Chapter 1 Quiz

1. What is Chapter One mostly about? Summarize the chapter with key details and support with evidence from the text.

• Chapter One is about the introduction of the main characters and setting.

• Chapter One focuses on the climax of the story.

• Chapter One describes the resolution of the conflict.

• Chapter One is a detailed analysis of the themes.

What are the different classes of people in Orïsha? Why are there different classes of people? What distinguishes one group from another? Explain at least two ways and support with textual evidence.

• The different classes of people in Orïsha are based on their magical abilities and social status.

• The different classes of people in Orïsha are based on their wealth and education.

• The different classes of people in Orïsha are based on their age and gender.

• The different classes of people in Orïsha are based on their occupation and family background.

3. What slur does the soldier call the girls in the hut? Why does he call them this word? How does the slur affect Zélie? Support with evidence from the text.

• The soldier calls the girls 'maggots' because he sees them as pests, and it makes Zélie feel dehumanized.

• The soldier calls the girls 'witches' because he fears their magic, and it makes Zélie feel powerful.

• The soldier calls the girls 'rats' because they are hiding, and it makes Zélie feel scared.

• The soldier calls the girls 'ghosts' because they are pale, and it makes Zélie feel invisible.

What conflict does Mama Agba face when the soldiers visit? Why does Mama Agba face this conflict? How does it affect her? Support with evidence from the text.

• Mama Agba faces a conflict with the soldiers because they want to shut down her training school, affecting her by putting her livelihood and the safety of her students at risk.

• Mama Agba faces a conflict with the villagers because they do not support her training school, affecting her by isolating her from the community.

• Mama Agba faces a conflict with her family because they want her to stop teaching, affecting her by causing personal distress.

• Mama Agba faces a conflict with the government because they want to recruit her students, affecting her by losing her students to the military.

5. How does Mama Agba's conflict affect Zélie? What might Zélie's reaction reveal about her character? Explain and support with textual evidence.

• Zélie becomes more determined and resilient, showing her strong will and courage.

• Zélie becomes fearful and hesitant, revealing her lack of confidence.

• Zélie becomes indifferent, showing her apathy towards the situation.

• Zélie becomes angry and rebellious, indicating her impulsive nature.

6. The story takes place in which location, and what mood does the setting create?

• A. The story takes place in a bustling city, creating an energetic mood.

• B. The story takes place in a quiet village, creating a peaceful mood.

• C. The story takes place in a haunted house, creating a spooky mood.

• D. The story takes place in a futuristic world, creating an adventurous mood.

What weapon does Mama Agba require the girls to fight with? Why? What may be the deeper meaning of this weapon? Explain and support with evidence from the text.

• A sword

• A staff

• A bow and arrow

• A dagger

Analyze Mama Agba’s flashback (story). What is its significance? What does it reveal? Support with textual evidence.

• It reveals the history of the village and its struggles.

• It shows Mama Agba's personal journey and growth.

• It highlights the cultural traditions and values.

• It uncovers a hidden secret about the main character.

Summarize the “Raid” mentioned throughout the first chapter. How does this event affect the characters of the story and their current lives? Support with textual evidence.

• The 'Raid' is a minor event with little impact on the characters.

• The 'Raid' is a significant event that deeply affects the characters' lives.

• The 'Raid' is an event that only affects the setting, not the characters.

• The 'Raid' is a background event with no mention in the first chapter.

Mama Agba’s quote: “I teach you to be warriors in the garden so you will never be gardeners in the war” implies that:

• She wants her students to become gardeners.

• She believes in preparing for challenges in advance.

• She prefers gardening over fighting.

• She thinks wars are unnecessary.