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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. What weekly treat if Obinze enjoying in the beginning of Chapter 27?

2. What magazine does Aunty Onenu compare Zoe to in Chapter 45?

3. What is the one thing that unites Ifemelu and Blaine in Chapter 40?

4. What is the title of Ifemelu's blog post in the end of Chapter 31?

5. Where does Emenike meet Obinze in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ideas are addressed regarding African immigration at Emenike's dinner party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Ifemelu’s relationships with Curt and with Blaine in the novel. How does each of these men treat Ifemelu? What are the backgrounds and circumstances of Curt and Blaine? How do these differ? Why do Ifemelu’s relationships with each of these men ultimately come to an end?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the backdrop of the Obama Presidential campaign in the narrative. How does the campaign influence Ifemelu’s thoughts on race in America? How does the campaign affect Ifemelu’s relationship with Blaine? What does the Obama Presidency signify for the characters in the story?

Essay Topic 3

What leads to Ifemelu’s dissatisfaction at working for the magazine Zoe in Lagos? Who are Ifemelu’s coworkers and employer? How does she relate to these characters? What does Ifemelu do after leaving her position?

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