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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17, and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the memoir, the phrase “Ko, chikafu?” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) “Do you have shelter?”
(b) “Do you have water?”
(c) “Do you have a nickel?”
(d) “Do you have food?”

2. How does Amai pass the time along the bus ride away from Gogo?
(a) Crosswords.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

3. Which of the following companies does the narrator cite as an example of improving gender parity?
(a) Boston Consulting Group.
(b) Bain & Company.
(c) PricewaterhouseCoopers.
(d) Experian.

4. How does the memoir gloss “Aaaa, tiripo kana makadiyiwo”?
(a) We are unwell, as long as you are well.
(b) We are unwell, as long as you are unwell.
(c) We are well, as long as you are unwell.
(d) We are well, as long as you are well.

5. Which of the following authors does Sam read?
(a) Gordimer.
(b) Achebe.
(c) Okri.
(d) Mabanckou.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which of the following United Nations entities does Elizabeth note having been aware before coming to London?

2. In which of the following does Chapter 12 begin?

3. Into what position is Elizabeth first promoted while working with Cleeves?

4. Which of the following is for sale outside Elizabeth’s first school when she first attends it?

5. How does the memoir gloss “mangwanani”?

(see the answer key)

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