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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cleaner" – "Birthday".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ayoola wearing when the police arrive to question her in "Questions"?
(a) A purple mini skirt and a halter top.
(b) A black pantsuit.
(c) A headdress and a long gown.
(d) A gray blouse and navy trousers.

2. What are Ayoola and Korede wearing in "Father"?
(a) Gele.
(b) Aso ebi.
(c) Efo.
(d) Àmàlà.

3. What was the profession of Korede's maternal grandfather?
(a) He was a lawyer.
(b) He was a politician.
(c) He was a policeman.
(d) He was a butcher.

4. Where does Aunty Taiwo suggest a venue for the ten-year anniversary of Korede's father's death in "Father"?
(a) Benin City.
(b) Kano.
(c) Lekki.
(d) Abuja.

5. What image is described on the bathroom floor mat in "Bleach"?
(a) A yellow star.
(b) A black smiley face.
(c) A red and white heart.
(d) A puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in the novel refers to a Nigerian food made from yam or cassava flour?

2. What word is used to refer to the trunk of a vehicle in the novel?

3. To what does Korede compare Tade's voice in "Song"?

4. What most describes Korede's personality?

5. Where do both Korede and her mother have a birth spot?

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