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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ifemelu when her mother cuts off all of her own hair?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

2. What advice does Obinze give to Ifemelu to help her understand American culture in Chapter 14?
(a) To relocate to Mississippi.
(b) To listen to American music.
(c) To watch American television shows.
(d) To read American books.

3. Where has Obinze moved to Lagos from in Chapter 4?
(a) Ogbomoso.
(b) Jos.
(c) Onitsha.
(d) Nsukka.

4. Of what Nigerian ethnic group is Ifemelu?
(a) Igbo.
(b) Mande.
(c) Akan.
(d) Hausa.

5. Where is Aunty Uju's neighbor Jane from?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Spain.
(d) Grenada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator describe Philadelphia as smelling like in Chapter 1?

2. How many comments trailed Ifemelu's last blog post, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

3. What health issue does Ifemelu mistaken for pregnancy in Chapter 7?

4. Who leaves the braiding shop to pick up food in Chapter 3?

5. Where is Aunty Uju sent to give birth in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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