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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 Aunty Uju describe her patients that have attempted suicide in Chapter 43?
(a) All middle-aged women.
(b) All white teenagers.
(c) All black teenagers.
(d) All males in their twenties.

2. Whose death does Obinze describe in his email to Ifemelu in Chapter 42?
(a) Kosi's death.
(b) Aunty Uju's death.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His mother's death.

3. For how long do Ifemelu and Dike go away for his birthday in Chapter 43?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 4 days.

4. Who is the security guard at a library that is falsely arrested for dealing drugs in Chapter 38?
(a) Mr. James.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Mr. Smith.

5. Who comes to meet Obinze in Lagos when he is deported from England?
(a) Obinze's mother.
(b) Ifemelu.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Obinze's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Obinze contact Tendai in Chapter 27?

3. Where does Ifemelu first reconnect with Blaine in Chapter 34?

4. What is Shan's party referred to as in Chapter 37?

5. What is Priye's profession in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the theme of identity connected to Ifelemu's relationship with Blaine?

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

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

5. How is Obinze affected by his conversation with the woman at the bookstore in Chapter 27?

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

7. How are Ranyinudo's perceptions of gender roles demonstrated in Part 7?

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

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

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

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