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Ben OkriIn the Shadow of War
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1983A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. C (Various paragraphs)
2. B (Paragraphs 15-28)
3. D (Paragraph 15)
4. A (Various paragraphs)
5. A (Paragraphs 33-39)
6. C (Paragraph 39)
7. B (Various paragraphs)
8. C (Paragraphs 39-42)
Long Answer
1. Omovo grows up in the story because he sees and experiences the horrors of the war going on in his country. He is still a child because he depends on both the soldiers and his father for care and protection. (Various paragraphs)
2. Shadow, eclipse, and black-veiled act as both symbols and motifs in the story. The darkness or gloom of the shadow reflects the wartime setting and its moral darkness. A shadow is darkness that is projected onto another object; the war brings darkness and confusion to soldiers and civilians alike. The eclipse is a form of moving darkness and is related to superstitions that help people make sense of incomprehensible events. The black veil is a darkness covering the woman’s identity and her scars. All three words represent darkness, gloom, superstition, and hidden fears. (Various paragraphs)
