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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. How does Ifemelu perceive her physique in Chapter 1?
(a) She believes she is lanky.
(b) She believes she is petite.
(c) She believes she is thin.
(d) She believes she is fat.

2. Where is Ifemelu living in the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Princeton.

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

4. What does Dike say his camp counselor refused to give him because he didn't believe he needed it in Chapter 17?
(a) A bathroom pass.
(b) A ride to school.
(c) A tent.
(d) Sunscreen.

5. How old is Ifemelu when her mother cuts off all of her own hair?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 16.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Obinze moved to Lagos from in Chapter 4?

2. What language does Nicholas speak at home with his children in Chapter 24?

3. Where is Aunty Uju's neighbor Jane from?

4. What advice does Obinze give to Ifemelu to help her understand American culture in Chapter 14?

5. What does Curt's mother compliment Ifemelu on when she meets her in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of identity addressed through symbolism in Chapter 1?

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

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

6. Who does Obinze work for at a warehouse in London? How is he treated at this job?

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

8. How does Ifemelu perceive the differences between the news in America and Nigeria when she first arrives in the U.S.?

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

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

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