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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: Chapters 44-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Blaine's friends described in the narrative?
(a) They are artists.
(b) They are academics.
(c) They are elitist bankers.
(d) They are working-class.

2. What does Mariama's customer say Nigerians are known for being in Chapter 18?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Noble.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Beautiful.

3. How is Curt related to Kimberly?
(a) He is her brother.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is her father.
(d) He is her uncle.

4. What comfort food does Dike bring to Ifemelu after hearing of her breakup with Curt?
(a) Mashed potatoes with gravy.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Banana and peanuts.
(d) Shepherd's pie.

5. What does the narrator describe in Ifemelu's soul in Chapter 1?
(a) Tar.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Iron.
(d) Cement.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Aunty Uju been in America in the beginning of Chapter 8?

2. What is Aunty Uju studying to become in America in Chapter 8?

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

4. What is the name of Blaine's sister?

5. What does the author employ as a symbol of a person's place in society in the narrative?

(see the answer key)

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