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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Head Nurse" – "Family".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Korede do with all of her father's paintings aside from the one over the piano after his death?
(a) She burned them.
(b) She put them in the attic.
(c) She sold them.
(d) She gave them away.

2. Who is the woman that Muhtar's son brings to the hospital and announces he wants to marry in "Family"?
(a) Gimpe.
(b) Bunmi.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Taiwo.

3. What food does Muhtar offer Korede in "Friend"?
(a) Rice and efo.
(b) Aso ebi.
(c) Popcorn with syrup.
(d) Cake and cookies.

4. To what does Korede compare Tade's voice in "Song"?
(a) A river.
(b) The wind.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The moon.

5. How does Korede like to eat popcorn?
(a) With syrup drizzled on it.
(b) With peanut butter.
(c) With pepper sauce.
(d) With butter drizzled on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the blame for the destroyed flowers in "Roses"?

2. How is the word "maga" defined in the narrative?

3. Who was the first lover that Ayoola killed?

4. What word in the novel refers to a long, loose-fitting gown having wide sleeves and a hole in the center for the head, worn especially by Yoruba men?

5. To whom did Muhtar make the request that Korede take over as his primary nurse?

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