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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Imitation".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say her brother said when she asked him if he was in a gang?
(a) He told her a long winding story that evaded the question.
(b) “Of course,” and she believed him.
(c) He did not answer.
(d) “Of course not,” and she believed him.

2. In “Imitation,” why does the narrator says that Obiora bought good imitations?
(a) Because the originals are so rare.
(b) Because he wanted to save money.
(c) Because he wanted to impress clients.
(d) Because he had a friend who sold them.

3. In “Imitation,” what was it that kept Obiora in Nigeria?
(a) A big government contract.
(b) His elderly parents.
(c) A lover.
(d) Another wife.

4. In “Imitation,” what preparation has Nkem neglected to make, when Obiora comes home?
(a) Polishing the silver.
(b) Waxing her pubic hair.
(c) Washing the car.
(d) Putting on makeup.

5. In “Cell One,” what occasion caused Nnamabia’s heart to turn, regarding his imprisonment?
(a) An innocent old man was thrown into their ward.
(b) Kids were beaten in front of him.
(c) Guards only provided care if they were bribed.
(d) Guards abused inmates with impunity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Nsukka?

2. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem give as her reason for moving back to Nigeria?

3. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Enugu?

4. In “Cell One,” what was stolen from the narrator’s house the first time it was robbed?

5. In “Imitation,” what other task does the narrator say the custodians of the masks also performed?

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