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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 does Mariama's customer say Nigerians are known for being in Chapter 18?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Noble.
(d) Beautiful.

2. Where do Obinize and Ifemelu attend university in Nigeria?
(a) Kano.
(b) Nsukka.
(c) Lafia.
(d) Kaduna.

3. How many comments trailed Ifemelu's last blog post, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) 274.
(b) 185.
(c) 36.
(d) 20.

4. What is Aunty Uju studying to become in America in Chapter 8?
(a) A doctor.
(b) An actor.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A banker.

5. What is Obinze's boss called in Chapter 2?
(a) The Chief.
(b) The Tribesman.
(c) The General.
(d) The Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the braider's boyfriend that agrees to come to speak to Ifemelu at the shop in Chapter 3?

2. Where is Blaine's home located in Chapter 1?

3. What does the narrator describe Princeton as smelling like in Chapter 1?

4. What sport does Ifemelu play with Dike when she visits in Chapter 17?

5. How old is Ifemelu when her mother cuts off all of her own hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What attracts Ifemelu to becoming a blogger?

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

3. What can be discerned about Obinze's character based on his treatment of Cleotilde?

4. How are Obinze's cousin in London and Aunty Uju in America similar in the novel?

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

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

7. How have both Obinze and Ifemelu been forced to rely on others for help in their experiences abroad?

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

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

10. What do bananas and peanuts symbolize for Ifemelu? How are they perceived by Dike in Part 2?

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