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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item is delivered by Obinze and his coworker to the elderly, disheveled man in Chapter 26?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) A piano.
(c) A wardrobe.
(d) An oven.

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

3. What does the narrator describe in Ifemelu's soul in Chapter 1?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Iron.
(c) Tar.
(d) Cement.

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

5. Which of his friends does Obinze call second for help in getting an NI number and work in England?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Iloba.
(c) Bartholomew.
(d) Kweku.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Obinze seek an arranged marriage in Chapter 23?

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

3. What happens to Ifemelu's hair in Chapter 20?

4. Where do Obinize and Ifemelu attend university in Nigeria?

5. What does Dike say his camp counselor refused to give him because he didn't believe he needed it in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ifemelu begin relaxing her hair in Part 2? What effect does it have?

2. What does Aisha solicit Ifemelu to do in Chapter 1? Why?

3. How are Obinze's and Ifemelu's struggles with employment in their new-found countries similar?

4. Describe the narrative point of view in Americanah. From what perspective is the story related?

5. How has Aunty Uju changed when Ifemelu first encounters her in America?

6. What symbolism and themes are explored when Ifemelu cuts off her hair in the narrative?

7. What discussion emerges in Ifemelu's history class regarding the film Roots in Part 2?

8. How is "American Tribalism" defined in the narrative?

9. How would you describe Ifemelu's character when she is first introduced? What are her circumstances?

10. What is significant about Ginika's response to Ifemelu regarding the white and black salespeople at the dress shop in Part 2?

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