"Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and align English Language Arts and world history curricula with this plot-based quiz covering China Achebe’s short story “Civil Peace,” which addresses a family’s life following the Nigerian Civil War. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• Jonathan’s self-image
• The number of living children Jonathan has
• The name of Jonathan’s wife
• Jonathan’s prized possession
• Jonathan’s employment history
• The name of Jonathan’s home city
• The state of Jonathan’s home upon his return
• Jonathan’s new business endeavor
• A definition of “egg rasher”
• A potentially dangerous incident
• How Jonathan gets out of the incident unharmed
• Jonathan’s favorite proverb