The Concubine - Chapters 9-13 Quiz

Why does Ihuoma return the plantains she had been harvesting in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices She decides to share them with the village. She realizes the plantains are not ripe. She believes that only a very foolish woman would try to struggle with a man. She hears a warning from the spirits.

What happens to Madume after he tries to claim ownership of the disputed land in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices A cobra spits in his eye, and he eventually goes completely blind. He is cursed by a local shaman and loses his voice. He is attacked by a group of villagers and severely injured. He accidentally falls from a tree and breaks his leg.

What is the significance of the serpent in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices The serpent is a guardian of the disputed land. The serpent symbolizes godly intervention and punishment for Madume's trespasses. The serpent represents Emenike's spirit seeking revenge. The serpent is a sign of good fortune for Ihuoma.

What does Madume do after becoming ill in Chapter 10?

Question Answer Choices He decides to give up his claim on the land. He performs a complicated and expensive ritual to ward off the spirits trying to kill him. He apologizes to Ihuoma for his actions. He seeks help from a neighboring village.

What does Madume hope to achieve by courting Ihuoma in Chapter 10?

Question Answer Choices He hopes she will become his second wife and give him a son. He hopes she will mediate the land dispute with Emenike's family. He seeks her assistance in performing a ritual for good fortune. He wants her to help him run his business.

What does Nnenda do on behalf of Ekwueme in Chapter 11?

Question Answer Choices She carries a message to Ihuoma for him. She arranges a secret meeting between Ekwueme and Ihuoma. She invites Ihuoma to a village gathering. She helps Ekwueme prepare a gift for Ihuoma.

What does Ekwueme do after Ihuoma does not respond to his message in Chapter 11?

Question Answer Choices He asks Nnenda to talk to Ihuoma again. He lies to his father to appease him. He writes another message to Ihuoma. He confronts Ihuoma about her silence.

What does Ekwueme do to help Ihuoma in Chapter 13?

Question Answer Choices He plants a garden in her yard. He builds a new roof for her house. He helps prepare her yams and plays music for her. He fetches water from the river for her.

Why do Nnadi and the other village men decide to let the elders settle the land dispute in Chapter 12?

Question Answer Choices They are too busy with other village matters. They resolve to allow the elders to settle the land dispute after hearing what Madume has done. They believe the spirits will intervene on their behalf. They are afraid of confronting Madume directly.

What does Ekwueme do to try to win over Ihuoma in Chapter 13?

Question Answer Choices He gives her expensive gifts and jewelry. He visits her at her home and helps with chores around the compound. He organizes a community festival in her honor. He writes her a series of love letters.