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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many roommates does Ifemelu have at her new apartment in Chapter 12?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. What is the title of Ifemelu's blog post at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) “Why Dark-Skinned Black Women Both American and Non-American Love Barack Obama.”
(b) “A Michelle Obama Shout-Out Plus Hair as a Race Metaphor.”
(c) “Friendly Tips for the American Non-Black: How to React to an American Black Talking About Blackness.”
(d) "Just This Evening."

3. What does Jane say the biggest difference is between her home country and America in Chapter 10?
(a) Marriages are more difficult in America.
(b) Television is better in America.
(c) There are more guns in America.
(d) Children are harder to control in America.

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

5. Why does Aunty Uju decide to relax her hair in Chapter 11?
(a) Because she is returning to Nigeria.
(b) Because she is interviewing for jobs.
(c) Because she is moving to California.
(d) Because her boyfriend told her to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what Nigerian ethnic group is Ifemelu?

2. Who says in Chapter 5 that he doesn’t have a passport now, but his father has promised him one when he goes to America for university?

3. Where does Aunty Uju have a new house in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Obinze supposed to be on a date with at the party when he meets Ifemelu?

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

(see the answer key)

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