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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does Korede accuse Ayoola of singing the other day in "Blood"?
(a) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
(b) "I Believe I Can Fly."
(c) "Yesterday."
(d) "I Want to Hold Your Hand."

2. 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?
(a) Efo.
(b) Gele.
(c) Aso ebi.
(d) Agbada.

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

4. On what social media platform is the video of Femi's sister posted in "Cleaner"?
(a) Snapchat.
(b) Instagram.
(c) Twitter.
(d) Facebook.

5. Who is Muhtar's son that visits with his fiancee in "Family"?
(a) Femi.
(b) Muhtar Jr.
(c) Taiwo.
(d) Sani.

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

7. Who was the man that Ayoola killed at age 17, according to Korede in "Seventeen"?
(a) Peter.
(b) Gboyega.
(c) Femi.
(d) Somto.

8. What does Muhtar tell Korede to do when she tells him that she is worried about the man that Ayoola is seeing in "Friend"?
(a) To look away.
(b) To save him.
(c) To help her sister.
(d) To kill him.

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

10. What color are Ayoola and Korede wearing in "Father"?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

11. Who is the oldest and most senior doctor at the hospital where Korede works?
(a) Dr. Akigbe.
(b) Dr. Amstal.
(c) Dr. Kadire.
(d) Dr. Okimbe.

12. What does Ayoola plan to tell authorities if she is questioned about the bloody napkin in "Cleaner"?
(a) That she had a nosebleed.
(b) That Femi had a nosebleed.
(c) That she cut herself on the doorway.
(d) That she killed Femi in self-defense.

13. Who tells Korene that Muhtar has awakened from his coma?
(a) Gimpe.
(b) Chichi.
(c) Bunmi.
(d) Yinka.

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

15. How is Muhtar's voice described in "Coma"?
(a) High-pitched and weak.
(b) Intense and broody.
(c) Flowing and lyrical.
(d) Deep and resonate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in "Family" refers to a traditional Nigerian greeting?

2. What kind of car does Korede drive?

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

4. How much is Korede charged for "logistical and transportation costs" when her car is returned (187)?

5. What is Ayoola wearing when the police arrive to question her in "Questions"?

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