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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. Who is the Englishman that Obinze befriends and that shows him around London in Chapter 26?
(a) Bartholomew.
(b) Chijioke.
(c) Ovidio.
(d) Nigel.

2. Of what Nigerian ethnic group is Ifemelu?
(a) Mande.
(b) Hausa.
(c) Akan.
(d) Igbo.

3. What is the name of the woman who braids Ifemelu's hair in Chapter 1?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Uju.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sarina.

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

5. What sport does Ifemelu play with Dike when she visits in Chapter 17?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Hockey.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ifemelu's mother cut off her hair?

2. What does Mariama's customer say Nigerians are known for being in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Obinze observe regarding Nigerians with English accents in Part 3?

2. Discuss the symbolism of Ifelemu's mother's hair in the narrative. What is represented when she cuts her hair?

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

4. How would you describe Obinze in the beginning of the novel? What objects symbolize Obinze's character?

5. What racism has Dike encountered while at summer camp in Part 2? How does this experience affect him?

6. What is the name of the blog that Ifemelu writes and what is the focus of the blog?

7. How is the relationship between accent and identity illustrated in Chapter 17?

8. What does Dike know about his family and his history in Part 2? How is this information influential on his character?

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

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

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