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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. Where is Obinze taking a train to when he finds himself surrounded by Nigerians in Chapter 27?
(a) London.
(b) Liverpool.
(c) Essex.
(d) Exeter.

2. What is the name of Blaine's best friend from high school that comes to visit in Chapter 34?
(a) Georgina.
(b) Mariama.
(c) Ojiugo.
(d) Araminta.

3. What percentage of Obinze's pay is demanded of him to continue using the false ID in Chapter 28?
(a) 50%.
(b) 60%.
(c) 45%.
(d) 35%.

4. How are Blaine's eating habits described in Chapter 34?
(a) He has a raw and vegan diet.
(b) He eats fast food for every meal.
(c) He eats only organic food.
(d) He eats only tacos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comfort food does Dike bring to Ifemelu after hearing of her breakup with Curt?

2. What is the name of the blog that Ifemelu writes when she lives in America?

3. What does Blaine do in reaction to the library guard who has been falsely arrested in Chapter 38?

4. How are Blaine's friends described in the narrative?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What issues does Shan describe with her editor and the publication of her book?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How are the concepts of race and class in England and America compared in the narrative?

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

9. How are Obinze's emotions revealed through his actions in Chapter 42?

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

(see the answer keys)

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