What is the climax of the story?

The thieves take 20 pounds and go.

What is Jonathan's greatest inestimable blessing?

All but one child in his family survived.

What does "Nothing puzzles God" mean?

You may be confused, but God knows what's going on.

What is the "Egg Rasher"?

a mispronounced word... ex gratia

What's the situation with the money?

The rebel money is no good; the government lets them trade it in for real money.

What is Jonathan's response the next day after the armed robbery at night?

Oh well... I was making it okay before I got the 20 pounds.

What is the setting of 'Civil Peace'?

The countryside outside Enugu, then inside Enugu, in the early 1970s after the Nigerian Civil War.

What was Chinua Achebe's purpose for writing 'Civil Peace'?

To describe the social and cultural effects of postwar Nigeria.

The setting of the story, post-Civil War Nigeria, primarily contributes to: Contrast between wealth and poverty, the importance of family, challenges of rebuilding and starting anew, nostalgia for pre-war days.

Challenges of rebuilding and starting anew.

How does Achebe’s use of imagery in describing the setting contribute to the story's mood?

It underscores the devastation and hopelessness.

Achebe's use of dialogue between Jonathan and the thieves primarily serves to:

Highlight the desperation in the community.

The theme of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity is primarily developed through: Jonathan’s ability to start a business post-war, the thieves' persistence in their criminal activities, the government's attempts to rebuild the nation, the children's reaction to the theft.

Jonathan’s ability to start a business post-war.

How does Jonathan Iwegbu's attitude toward life help him cope with post-war challenges in "Civil Peace"?

He is optimistic and resourceful.

Analyze the significance of the repeated phrase "Nothing puzzles God" in the context of the story.

It reflects Jonathan's faith and resilience.

What does Jonathan do with the "egg-rasher" (ex gratia) money he receives, and what does this reveal about his character?

He saves it for future needs, revealing his hope for the future.

Themes of resilience and hope in "Civil Peace"?

Resilience and hope are portrayed through the protagonist's ability to adapt and his optimistic outlook.

Post-war challenges faced by characters in 'Civil Peace'?

economic struggles, rebuilding, scarcity of resources, loss of loved ones

What is a major theme of "Civil Peace"?

Problems can be solved if people take action.

What is a central idea of the story?

A man is grateful for what he has amid a war-torn country, and he works to rebuild life for his family.

Civil Peace Flashcard

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10th Grade

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept, DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Jonathan Iwegbu

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Happy survival!

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means congratulations on surviving the war.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does Jonathan bury the bike?

Back

In a makeshift cemetery next to his son.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Jonathan deal with his losses?

Back

He focuses on the good things that remain.

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