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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Thing Around Your Neck".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what has Chika lost as she hides from the riots?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her necklace.

2. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika see when they ventures out from the store?
(a) Soldiers beating people.
(b) Burned bodies.
(c) Angry mobs.
(d) Merchants fixing their stalls.

3. What does the “thing around your neck” do to Akunna?
(a) Fills her with grief.
(b) Allow her to sing.
(c) Allow her to keep breathing.
(d) Nearly choke her.

4. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?
(a) Every three months.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Once every summer.
(d) Every month.

5. In “Imitation,” what dividing line does Nkem say has blurred in America?
(a) Friend/family.
(b) Husband/wife.
(c) Boss/employee.
(d) Madam/housegirl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Imitation,” what were the masks used for?

2. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” what do all Americans have, according to Akunna’s relatives in Nigeria?

3. In “Ghosts,” what were Professor Nwoye and the other faculty fleeing when they saw Ikenna?

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa’s story end?

5. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” how does Akunna’s boyfriend say his parents give love?

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