Civil Peace Flashcard

Front

From whose point of view is "Civil Peace" primarily told?

Back

Jonathan Iwegbu

Front

What is the current fashion of greeting old friends in "Civil Peace"?

Back

Happy survival!

Front

What does the phrase "Happy survival!" mean to most members of the community?

Back

It means congratulations on surviving the war.

Front

In "Civil Peace," why does Jonathan Iweghu bury his bicycle?

Back

He is afraid that someone claiming to be a soldier will take the bicycle.

Front

Where does Jonathan bury the bike?

Back

In a makeshift cemetery next to his son.

Front

What is not destroyed, but only damaged? Options:

• The cemetery where his son is buried
• The mines
• His neighbor's house
• His little house

Back

His little house

Front

How does Jonathan deal with his losses?

Back

He focuses on the good things that remain.

Front

How many of Jonathan's children survived the war?

Back

Three

Front

How do Jonathan's children help support the family?

Back

They pick and sell mangoes.

Front

What is the miracle waiting for Jonathan in Enugu?

Back

His house is still standing.