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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 is the name of the receptionist at the Zoe magazine office?

2. Who comes to meet Obinze in Lagos when he is deported from England?

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

4. How does Aunty Uju describe her patients that have attempted suicide in Chapter 43?

5. Where has Ifelemu slept for three nights in the beginning of Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ifemelu’s blog and discuss its subject and themes. What inspires Ifemelu to begin writing a blog? How is Ifemelu’s blog received by the public? What does Ifemelu gain from writing in her blog?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Ifemelu’s experiences in America and Obinze’s experiences in England. What struggles does each of these protagonists face in their new countries? What biases and prejudices do they face? How do the experiences of Ifemelu and Obinze differ? Why do their experiences differ?

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