civil peace - siringo

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

"Happy survival"

What did Jonathan do before the war?

He was a coal miner.

What is the miracle waiting for Jonathan in Enugu?

His house is still standing.

How much money do the thieves ask for?

100 pounds

What is a central idea of the story?

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

What does the following text mostly reveal about Jonathan's homeland? "'Awrighto. Now we talk business. We no be bad tief. We no like for make trouble. Trouble done finish. War done finish and all the katakata wey de for inside. No Civil War again. This time na Civil Peace. No be so?' 'Na so!' answered the horrible chorus.

Although the war is officially over, there are factions of people that continue to cause strife among others.

How many of Jonathan's children survived the war?

Three

In human life, what does inestimable mean?

a human life has a value greater than can be measured.

How did Jonathan feel when he found his house intact?

feels as if he has won a prize

Why does Jonathan get 20 pounds from the government?

for turning in rebel money

Where did Jonathan bury the bike?

in a makeshift cemetery

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

Congratulations on surviving the war.

How does Jonathan deal with his losses?

He focuses on the good things that remain.

Why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?

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

What happens to Jonathan's old work place?

It remains closed indefinitely.

The thief uses a relaxed and familiar tone while he is robbing Jonathan. What does his tone suggest about what he thinks about Jonathan?

The thief is sure that Jonathan has no choice but to give him money.

How does the difference between the thieves' method of survival and Jonathan's method of survival illustrated a major theme of "Civil Peace?"

The thieves survive by stealing, but Jonathan survives by letting money go and accepting his fate.

What does the family do the morning after the robbery?

They continue to work.

How do Jonathan's children help support the family?

They pick and sell mangoes.

Which one is an example of a windfall?

a poor man gets a large sum of money from a stranger to pay his debts

What main effect does the author achieve by using dialect in the story?

it adds realism by showing readers the way that many Nigerians spoke in that time and place.

Where does Jonathan keep his ex-gratia money?

locked in a small wooden box

What is a major theme of "Civil Peace?"

problems can be solved if people take action

What effect does the author achieve by having the thief speak in dialect while Jonathan speaks more standard English?

The difference in speech shows that the thief is probably less educated than Jonathan

What does the phrase "Nothing puzzles God" mean in the story "Civil Peace?"

People should have faith in God's plan.

Who does the thief leader offer to call when the neighbors and police fail to come to the rescue?

Soldiers

How does the author structure the events in the story to propel the plot?

The author uses chronological order and flashback to show how Jonathan and his family earn income after the war.

Jonathan observes what happens to another man who is robbed of his egg-rasher by a thief in a crown. After the victim loudly protests the theft, how do the other people in the crowd behave toward him?

The crowd is angry at the man who was robbed because he did not protect his money.