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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dike attempt suicide?

2. What percentage of Obinze's pay is demanded of him to continue using the false ID in Chapter 28?

3. How is Ifemelu labeled after her first diversity conference?

4. Where did Ifemelu meet Tendai?

5. Where had Tochi lost her job, according to Ranyinudo in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the motif of accents addressed by Ranyinudo in Part 7?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does the bookstore symbolize in Chapter 27?

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

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

10. What is foreshadowed through Obinze's and Ifemelu's correspondence in Chapter 42?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What propels Ifemelu’s decision to return to Nigeria? How do Americans in the narrative respond when they learn that Ifemelu is returning to her home country? Why? How does Ifemelu feel about her decision?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze Ifemelu’s first impressions of America. How does the United States differ from Ifemelu’s expectations? Upon what were Ifemelu’s expectations based? What differences have the most impact on Ifemelu’s perceptions of America?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Obinze’s relationship with Kosi in the novel. When and where did Obinze and Kosi meet? How does Kosi compare to Ifemelu in demeanor and appearance? In what ways is Obinze dissatisfied in his marriage?

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