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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Private Experience".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem do in reaction to the news that her husband has moved a woman into her house?
(a) Destroy a Benin mask.
(b) Cut her hair.
(c) Abuse her housegirl.
(d) Defile a picture of Obiora.

2. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman come to the market to sell?
(a) Meat.
(b) Onions.
(c) Ground nuts.
(d) Coffee.

3. In “Imitation,” how long did Obiora stay in the U.S. after he settled Nkem there?
(a) A few years.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A few months.
(d) A few days.

4. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her groceries.

5. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?
(a) You will divorce him.
(b) You will forgive him.
(c) You will forget him.
(d) You will talk it over with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” what led to the circumstances under which Nnamabia was arrested?

2. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?

3. In “A Private Experience,” how did the riots start?

4. In “A Private Experience,” what can Chika tell about the woman by her accent?

5. In “Cell One,” who did the Nsukka families blame the thefts on?

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