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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Muhtar's voice described in "Coma"?
(a) High-pitched and weak.
(b) Intense and broody.
(c) Deep and resonate.
(d) Flowing and lyrical.

2. On what day did Korede's father die?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

3. How tall is the eldest and most senior doctor at the hospital said to be in "Head Nurse"?
(a) 6'.
(b) 5'5".
(c) 5'9".
(d) 6'3".

4. What game is Yinka playing at the receptionist's desk in the opening of "Friend"?
(a) Solitaire.
(b) Candy Crush.
(c) Poker.
(d) Angry Birds.

5. What color is Korede's car?
(a) Blue.
(b) Silver.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

6. What is Muhtar's answer when Korede asks him at the end of "Family," "Why did you want me to remain here?" (227)?
(a) "For your strength."
(b) "For your diplomacy."
(c) "Because I love you."
(d) "For your hospitality."

7. How does Ayoola describe Tade in "Maga"?
(a) Caring and understanding.
(b) Exciting and adventurous.
(c) Boring and needy.
(d) Overbearing and abusive.

8. What word in the novel refers to an African fruit known in English as a white star apple?
(a) Agbalumo.
(b) Efo.
(c) Aso ebi.
(d) Àmàlà.

9. On what social media platform does Korede find Gboyega's profile in "Research"?
(a) Snapchat.
(b) Instagram.
(c) Facebook.
(d) Twitter.

10. What color is Ayoola's car?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

11. Who is assigned as Muhtar's nurse before he requests Korede?
(a) Taiwo.
(b) Gimpe.
(c) Bunmi.
(d) Yinka.

12. What does Korede say that "handsome, talented men usually are" in "Asleep" (227)?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Articulate.
(c) Sensitive.
(d) Obstinate.

13. What does Tade say that Ayoola told him Korede treats her like?
(a) A monster.
(b) A queen.
(c) A princess.
(d) An old maid.

14. How is Peju related to Femi?
(a) Peju is Femi's sister.
(b) Peju is Femi's wife.
(c) Peju is Femi's daughter.
(d) Peju is Femi's mother.

15. What does Korede offer Gboyega in "Maga"?
(a) Coffee and cookies.
(b) Cake and tea.
(c) Potato salad and tea.
(d) Efo and rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how older is Gboyega than Ayoola, by Korede's estimation in "Maga"?

2. In what kind of car did the "chief man" leave Ayoola and Korede's home in the flashback in "Friend"?

3. What does Gboyega say he gave to Ayoola when talking with Korede in "Maga"?

4. What kind of car does Korede drive?

5. How is the word "maga" defined in the narrative?

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