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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. What health issue does Ifemelu mistaken for pregnancy in Chapter 7?
(a) Diverticulitis.
(b) An appendicitis.
(c) Aortic aneurism.
(d) Ulcer.

2. Where is Aunty Uju sent to give birth in Chapter 6?
(a) To the United States.
(b) To Canada.
(c) To France.
(d) To the United Kingdom.

3. How is Obinze's wife described in the narrative?
(a) Overbearing.
(b) Agreeable.
(c) Caustic.
(d) Argumentative.

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

5. Where is Blaine's home located in Chapter 1?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Boston.
(c) New Haven.
(d) Harlem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ifemelu perceive her physique in Chapter 1?

2. What does Ifemelu do in preparation for a job interview in Chapter 19?

3. What is the title of Ifemelu's blog post at the end of Chapter 20?

4. What does Aunty Uju complain about Bartholomew regarding in Chapter 17?

5. What is the name of the woman who braids Ifemelu's hair in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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