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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 leads to Ifemelu's and Curt's breakup in Chapter 31?
(a) Curt has cheated on Ifemelu.
(b) Ifemelu has decided to move to Nigeria.
(c) Ifemelu has gotten pregnant.
(d) Ifemelu has cheated on Curt.

2. What is demanded of Obinze by the immigration officer when he arrives in Lagos in Chapter 30?
(a) His ring.
(b) Money.
(c) His passport.
(d) His birth certificate.

3. What is the name of the receptionist at the Zoe magazine office?
(a) Kosi.
(b) Esther.
(c) Tendai.
(d) Araminta.

4. What magazine does Aunty Onenu compare Zoe to in Chapter 45?
(a) Cosmopolitan.
(b) Glass.
(c) Teen.
(d) Elle.

5. What weekly treat if Obinze enjoying in the beginning of Chapter 27?
(a) Fine wine.
(b) Expensive coffee.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) A cupcake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Boubacar encourage Ifemelu to apply for a fellowship in Chapter 38?

2. Who is Blaine's ex-girlfriend that reads one of Ifemelu's blog posts at the party in Chapter 36?

3. What is the name of Obinze's daughter?

4. What area is described in Chapter 47 as "the old Lagos, a slice of the past, a temple to the faded splendor of the colonial years"?

5. What is the name of Blaine's best friend from high school that comes to visit in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspects of Lagos surprise Ifemelu when she returns in Part 7?

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

3. What argument do Ifemelu and Curt have regarding women's magazines in Part 4?

4. How does Emenike respond when Obinze requests to see him in London? Why?

5. What connection does Ifemelu reach with Aisha in Chapter 41? What does this foreshadow?

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

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

8. Why does Ifemelu argue with the Haitian woman in Chapter 31?

9. What history do Obinze and Emenike have? What connects these characters?

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

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