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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Obinze supposed to be on a date with at the party when he meets Ifemelu?
(a) Chijioke.
(b) Ranyinudo.
(c) Emenike.
(d) Ginika.

2. What does Aunty Uju complain about Bartholomew regarding in Chapter 17?
(a) He is physically abusive.
(b) He is fat.
(c) He is lazy.
(d) He is never home.

3. What is the name of Obinze's wife in Chapter 2?
(a) Kosi.
(b) Maria.
(c) Uju.
(d) Aisha.

4. How does the General die?
(a) He dies in a plane crash.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He drowns in a river.
(d) He dies in a car crash.

5. Who takes Ifemelu aside and talks to her about safe sex in Chapter 5?
(a) Aunty Uju.
(b) Obinze's mother.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Ifemelu's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many roommates does Ifemelu have at her new apartment in Chapter 12?

2. Why does Aunty Uju decide to relax her hair in Chapter 11?

3. How does Ifemelu perceive her physique in Chapter 1?

4. What does the term "WASP" refer to?

5. Of what Nigerian ethnic group is Ifemelu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have both Obinze and Ifemelu been forced to rely on others for help in their experiences abroad?

2. How would you describe Obinze in the beginning of the novel? What objects symbolize Obinze's character?

3. How is the theme of identity addressed through symbolism in Chapter 1?

4. What discussion emerges in Ifemelu's history class regarding the film Roots in Part 2?

5. How would you describe Ifemelu's character when she is first introduced? What are her circumstances?

6. How has Aunty Uju changed when Ifemelu first encounters her in America?

7. What symbolism and themes are explored when Ifemelu cuts off her hair in the narrative?

8. What does Dike know about his family and his history in Part 2? How is this information influential on his character?

9. What differences stand out the most to Ifemelu between Nigeria and America after she's first arrived in the U.S. in Part 2?

10. What racism has Dike encountered while at summer camp in Part 2? How does this experience affect him?

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