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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word "okada" refer to in Nigeria?
(a) A rickshaw.
(b) A guilty person.
(c) A motorcycle taxi.
(d) A single woman.

2. What truth does Ayoola reveal to Tade in "Maneater"?
(a) She is already married.
(b) Her sister loves Tade.
(c) She cannot bake.
(d) She is seeing someone.

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

4. What object of the man referred to as "the chief man" fascinated Ayoola in the flashback in "Father"?
(a) His watch.
(b) His hat.
(c) His cane.
(d) His monacle.

5. What does Femi ask Korede in "Asleep"?
(a) If he deserved to die.
(b) If he will go to heaven.
(c) If having married Ayoola would have been the best thing.
(d) If he could have done anything differently.

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

7. When was the hospital where Korede works founded?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1965,
(c) 1971.
(d) 1992.

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

9. Where was a bloody napkin found in Femi's apartment?
(a) In the sofa cushions.
(b) In the toilet.
(c) In the shower groove.
(d) In a kitchen cabinet.

10. How is Peju related to Femi?
(a) Peju is Femi's daughter.
(b) Peju is Femi's mother.
(c) Peju is Femi's sister.
(d) Peju is Femi's wife.

11. What kind of car does Korede drive?
(a) A Chevrolet Impala.
(b) A Hum-Vee.
(c) A Ford Explorer.
(d) A Ford Focus.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What most describes Korede's personality?

2. What does Gboyega's work revolve around?

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

4. How is Muhtar's voice described in "Coma"?

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

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