Civil Peace QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of Achebe's Civil Peace. by Charlie Cebu Jr 1 What is the main setting of the story 'Civil Peace'? a Kenya during drought b Ghana after independence c South Africa during apartheid d Nigeria after the civil war 2 Who is the main character in the story? a Chinua Achebe b Maria Iwegbu c Jonathan Iwegbu d The thief leader 3 What does Jonathan value most after the war? a His bicycle b His family’s safety and life c His house d His money 4 What phrase does Jonathan always say when facing problems? a Keep the faith. b Nothing puzzles God. c Life must go on. d God is good. 5 What is Jonathan’s main source of income after the war? a Selling food in the market b Running a taxi service with his bicycle c Repairing bicycles d Teaching in school 6 Why was Jonathan thankful after returning home? a His house was still standing b He found a city job c His friends were still there d He received government money 7 What was the ex gratia payment mentioned in the story? a Salary for soldiers b Money given by the government after the war c A reward for rebuilding homes d Prize for finding lost goods 8 What happened to Jonathan’s twenty pounds? a He gave it to a friend in need b He lost it in a fire c He used it to rebuild his home d It was stolen by thieves 9 What did Jonathan do after losing his money? a He left the city in anger b He cried and gave up c He said, “Nothing puzzles God” and continued working d He went to the police for help 10 What is the main theme of 'Civil Peace'? a Hope and faith can overcome hardship b Wealth and power bring happiness c War always destroys everything d Revenge is necessary for peace
