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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 Obinze contact Tendai in Chapter 27?
(a) He writes her a letter.
(b) He sends her a telegram.
(c) He sends her a text message.
(d) He calls her.

2. What is Ifemelu's response when she is asked what she thinks of Obama at the party in Chapter 36?
(a) She says she hates him.
(b) She says she is working on his campaign.
(c) She says she likes Hillary Clinton.
(d) She says he's an American hero.

3. Where does Blaine live when he and Ifemelu become lovers?
(a) New Haven.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Baltimore.

4. Where has Ifelemu slept for three nights in the beginning of Chapter 43?
(a) On the floor of Dike's room.
(b) At Blaine's house.
(c) At a homeless shelter.
(d) At her mother's house.

5. Where does Aunty Onenu live?
(a) Akure.
(b) Awka.
(c) Ikoyi.
(d) Ibadan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ifemelu do after her parents leave from their visit in Chapter 32?

2. Why does Obinze avoid reading English newspapers in Chapter 27?

3. Where does Dike tell Ifemelu she should go in the end of Chapter 43?

4. What is the name of Emenike's wife?

5. What television stations does Ranyinudo say she watches mostly in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the bookstore symbolize in Chapter 27?

2. Discuss the theme of identity as it applies to Dike. How does Dike perceive his identity?

3. What is symbolized by Ifemely's invitation for Dike to visit her in Nigeria?

4. How is Esther described in the narrative? What other characters in the novel does Esther resemble?

5. What foreshadowing can be seen in Ifemelu's relationship with Blaine in Chapter 36?

6. How has Aunty Uju's life changed in Chapter 32?

7. How would you describe Ifemelu's employer and boss at Zoe magazine?

8. What is the root of Ifemelu's discomfort around Paula in the narrative?

9. What are Ifemelu's present circumstances like in Chapter 43? Where is she staying?

10. Why does the author employ flashbacks in Chapter 31? How do flashbacks enhance the reader's experience?

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