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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Ifemelu labeled after her first diversity conference?
(a) She is labeled as socialist.
(b) She is labeled as feminist.
(c) She is labeled as racist.
(d) She is labeled as conservative.

2. Where is Obinze transferred to a cell where the conditions are deplorable in Chapter 30?
(a) London.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Dover.

3. What is the name of Blaine's sister?
(a) Georgina.
(b) Mariama.
(c) Ginika.
(d) Shan.

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

5. What leads to Ifemelu's and Curt's breakup in Chapter 31?
(a) Ifemelu has cheated on Curt.
(b) Ifemelu has gotten pregnant.
(c) Curt has cheated on Ifemelu.
(d) Ifemelu has decided to move to Nigeria.

6. Who returns from a medical mission in Nigeria to spend time with Dike in Chapter 43?
(a) Chijioke.
(b) Onenu.
(c) Kweku.
(d) Ovidio.

7. What weekly treat if Obinze enjoying in the beginning of Chapter 27?
(a) Fine wine.
(b) An ice cream cone.
(c) A cupcake.
(d) Expensive coffee.

8. What is the title of the blog post that concludes Chapter 35?
(a) "Just This Evening."
(b) “A Michelle Obama Shout-Out Plus Hair as a Race Metaphor.”
(c) “Obama Can Win Only If He Remains the Magic Negro.”
(d) “Why Dark-Skinned Black Women Both American and Non-American Love Barack Obama.”

9. Where is Boubacar from?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Haiti.
(d) Senegal.

10. What magazine does Aunty Onenu compare Zoe to in Chapter 45?
(a) Cosmopolitan.
(b) Elle.
(c) Teen.
(d) Glass.

11. Who comes to meet Obinze in Lagos when he is deported from England?
(a) Ifemelu.
(b) Obinze's father.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Obinze's mother.

12. How long has Ifemelu been dating Blaine when she moves in with him in Chapter 34?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three months.

13. When Emenike meets Obinze in Chapter 29, he gives him an envelope of money. How much money is in the envelope compared to how much Obinze asked to borrow?
(a) There is half as much money as Obinze asked for.
(b) There is one third as much money as Obinze asked for.
(c) There is three times as much money as Obinze asked for.
(d) There is twice as much money as Obinze asked for.

14. For how long do Ifemelu and Dike go away for his birthday in Chapter 43?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 6 days.

15. Where does Emenike meet Obinze in Chapter 29?
(a) At his office.
(b) At a church.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) At the riverbank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Obinze a suit for his wedding in Chapter 30?

2. What does Ifemelu write she's going to do at the end of the blog post Obinze reads in Chapter 42?

3. Who says that African doctors should stay in Africa because they owe it to their country in Chapter 29?

4. How are Blaine's friends described in the narrative?

5. Where does Boubacar encourage Ifemelu to apply for a fellowship in Chapter 38?

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