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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: Chapters 49-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what nickname does Ranyinudo call Ifemelu when she returns to Nigeria in Chapter 44?
(a) "Hillbilly."
(b) "Cowgirl."
(c) "Westerner."
(d) "Americanah."

2. What film does Ifemelu watch in her History class in Chapter 14?
(a) Roots.
(b) To Have and Have Not.
(c) Schindler's List.
(d) Malcolm X.

3. What is Ifemelu's response when she is asked what she thinks of Obama at the party in Chapter 36?
(a) She says he's an American hero.
(b) She says she is working on his campaign.
(c) She says she hates him.
(d) She says she likes Hillary Clinton.

4. What is the name of the man that lets Obinze use his NI number to gain work in Chapter 25?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Vincent.
(c) Blaine.
(d) Curt.

5. Who is Blaine's ex-girlfriend that reads one of Ifemelu's blog posts at the party in Chapter 36?
(a) Paula.
(b) Araminta.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Tendai.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ifemelu's impression of Lagos immediately after her return?

2. Through what organization does Aunty Uju say she met Kweku in Chapter 32?

3. What crime has Dike been accused of committing in Chapter 39?

4. How is Ifemelu labeled after her first diversity conference?

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

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