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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Taiwo.
(d) Miriam.

2. How tall is the eldest and most senior doctor at the hospital said to be in "Head Nurse"?
(a) 6'3".
(b) 6'.
(c) 5'9".
(d) 5'5".

3. What word in the novel refers to an African fruit known in English as a white star apple?
(a) Àmàlà.
(b) Efo.
(c) Agbalumo.
(d) Aso ebi.

4. What is Ayoola wearing when she meets Peju in the driveway in "Ice Cream"?
(a) Dungarees.
(b) A mini-skirt and blouse.
(c) Overalls.
(d) A wedding gown.

5. What traditional Nigerian drink is Ayoola having at the reception in "Father"?
(a) A Gimlet.
(b) A Manhattan.
(c) A Scotch.
(d) A Chapman.

6. On what social media platform does Korede find information about Gboyega's wife in "Research"?
(a) Twitter.
(b) Instagram.
(c) Snapchat.
(d) Myspace.

7. What does Korede offer Gboyega in "Maga"?
(a) Cake and tea.
(b) Coffee and cookies.
(c) Efo and rice.
(d) Potato salad and tea.

8. In what kind of car did the "chief man" leave Ayoola and Korede's home in the flashback in "Friend"?
(a) A Jeep.
(b) A Mercedes Benz.
(c) A Hum-Vee.
(d) A Rolls Royce.

9. How is the word "maga" defined in the narrative?
(a) A fool who has been taken advantage of.
(b) An engagement ring.
(c) A supporter of American President Donald Trump.
(d) A one-eyed wolf.

10. On what social media platform does Korede find Gboyega's profile in "Research"?
(a) Instagram.
(b) Facebook.
(c) Twitter.
(d) Snapchat.

11. How many children does Korede observe Gboyega to have through his profile on social media?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

12. What flowers does Gboyega bring to Ayoola in "Maga"?
(a) Roses.
(b) Daffodils.
(c) Orchids.
(d) Daisies.

13. What did Korede and Ayoola do to hide the evidence when Ayoola killed a man in "Seventeen"?
(a) They torched the room.
(b) They set it up to look like a burglary.
(c) They scrubbed it with bleach.
(d) They flooded the home.

14. What does Ayoola have the house girl bring for refreshments during Tade's visit in "Maneater"?
(a) Apple crumble.
(b) Pineapple upside-down cake.
(c) Chocolate cupcakes.
(d) Tea cakes.

15. What does Tade say that Ayoola told him Korede treats her like?
(a) A monster.
(b) A princess.
(c) An old maid.
(d) A queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Muhtar's son that visits with his fiancee in "Family"?

2. What game does Ayoola insist on playing in "The Game"?

3. What game is Yinka playing at the receptionist's desk in the opening of "Friend"?

4. Who is the hospital staff member whose actions have led to the fight between Gimpe and Assibi in "Coma"?

5. What is Muhtar's answer when Korede asks him at the end of "Family," "Why did you want me to remain here?" (227)?

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