Character Relationships and Tragedies in Literature

The story follows Cili and her family, the Aikes, who live under the strict rule of their father, a wealthy Catholic and anti-government activist. The family visits their ancestral home, revealing cultural rifts. Cili and Jaa later stay with their Aunt Ifeoma, experiencing a more open-minded Catholicism. Tragedy strikes with their grandfather's death, leading to family tensions. The climax occurs when their father dies from poisoning, with Jaa taking the blame to protect their mother. The story ends with a sense of new beginnings for Cili.

Who is the main character in the story?

• Father Amadi

• Cili

• Jaa

• Ade Coker

What is the father's profession?

• Teacher

• Factory owner and newspaper publisher

• Doctor

• Politician

How does the father view the government?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Pro-government

• Anti-government

What is the father's attitude towards Nigerian cultural practices?

• Unaware

• Indifferent

• Critical

• Supportive

Why is there a rift between the father and his own father?

• Political differences

• Religious beliefs

• Personal grudges

• Financial issues

What is the main difference in Catholicism at Aunt Ifeoma's house?

• More open-minded

• More strict

• More conservative

• More traditional

Who helps Cili become more expressive?

• Jaa

• Father Amadi

• Father Benedict

• Ade Coker

What happens to Cili's grandfather?

• He moves away

• He reconciles with his son

• He converts to Catholicism

• He becomes ill and dies

How does the father react to the grandfather's death?

• He is indifferent

• He is relieved

• He is supportive

• He is angry

What tragic event happens to Ade Coker?

• He is imprisoned

• He is exiled

• He is killed by a bomb

• He flees the country