Johnathan
As shown in “Civil Peace,” what does Jonathan Iwegbu value most?
his family
Define surrender
giving up
Which of the following sentences best states a major theme of “Civil Peace”?
Problems can be solved if people take action.
Where does the story take place?
Nigeria
In “Civil Peace,” why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?
He's afraid it will be stolen
Define windfall
a sudden rush of good fortune
In “Civil Peace,” what does the phrase “Happy survival!” mean to most members of the community?
Congratulations on surviving the war.
What is the historical context of the story?
Nigerian Civil War
In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu feel when he finds his house intact?
Lucky, like he has been blessed
Define amenable
open to suggestion; agreeable
Which statement best explains the meaning of the expression “Nothing puzzles God” in “Civil Peace”?
People should have faith in God's plan
Who is the author of the story?
Chinua Achebe
In “Civil Peace,” how does Jonathan Iwegbu deal with his losses?
He focuses on the good things he still has
Define blessings
things that benefit happiness
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.
When was the story written?
1971
What is the outcome of Jonathan Iwegbu’s confrontation with the thieves in “Civil Peace”?
He gives them the egg-rasher and they leave
Define inestimable
too great to calculate
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 with him
What was the Nigerian Civil War about?
The southeastern territories declared independence and declared themselves the Republic of Biafra