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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says to Korede in "Mascara," "We both know Ayoola and Tade are meant to be" (120)?
(a) Gimpe.
(b) Bunmi.
(c) Taiwo.
(d) Yinka.

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

3. How many naira does Korede give the LASTMA agent to get out of trouble in "Traffic"?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

4. At what time does Tade arrive for work at the hospital in "Mascara"?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 11:00 a.m.
(c) 9:30 a.m.
(d) 8:00 a.m.

5. At what time does Korede leave her house to set out for work in "Mascara"?
(a) 5:45 a.m.
(b) 6:30 a.m.
(c) 4:00 a.m.
(d) 5:00 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ayoola once smear on her father's knife, incurring his wrath?

2. Who does Korede say is arguably the most attractive employee at the hospital in "Red"?

3. What does Korede describe seeing through the window on the day she bought her notebook, according to the narrative in "The Notebook"?

4. What is the name of the hospital where Korede works?

5. To whose daughter's wedding is Korede's mother going in "Instagram"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of poetry in My Sister, the Serial Killer?

2. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this important?

3. How is Korede's family's home described? Where is it located?

4. How do Ayoola and Korede differ physically?

5. What does Ayoola do for income?

6. How is the painting described that hangs over the piano in Korede's family's home?

7. What is remarkable about Tade's singing in "Song"?

8. How did Korede's experiences in school differ from Ayoola's?

9. What is Korede's relationship with her mother like?

10. How do Korede and Ayoola differ in personality and behavior?

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