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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. On what day did Korede's father die?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Thursday.

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

3. How much is Korede charged for "logistical and transportation costs" when her car is returned (187)?
(a) 5,000 naira.
(b) 1,000 naira.
(c) 10,000 maira.
(d) 3,000 naira.

4. On what drug did Korede's mother begin to rely as a result of her husband's affairs?
(a) Valium.
(b) Ambien.
(c) Xanax.
(d) Klonopin.

5. When does Ayoola return home from her date in "Maga"?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 3:00 a.m.
(c) 12:00 a.m.
(d) 2:00 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old was the woman that Korede's father had on his arm in the flashback in "Father"?

2. What is Ayoola wearing when she meets Peju in the driveway in "Ice Cream"?

3. What does Femi ask Korede in "Asleep"?

4. Who does Korede catch sleeping at the reception desk in "Coma"?

5. How is Peju related to Femi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusions does Korede reach regarding Femi in "Asleep"?

2. Who comes forward to implicate Ayoola in Femi's disappearance? How?

3. Why does Korede not tell her mother about Ayoola's actions?

4. What is the cause of the fight between Gimpe and Assibi in "Coma"?

5. Who is Dr. Akigbe and how is he described?

6. How is police corruption illustrated in "Car"?

7. Who did Ayoola kill when she was 17 years old? For what presumed reason?

8. What is the significance of the game Cluedo in the novel?

9. How does Korede respond to the revelation of Tade's impending proposal to Ayoola in "Secret"?

10. How does Ayoola perceive guilt in regard to the murders she has committed?

(see the answer keys)

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