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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what mythological figure does Korede compare her mother in the flashback in "Father"?

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

3. Who is the oldest and most senior doctor at the hospital where Korede works?

4. What are Ayoola and Korede wearing in "Father"?

5. How is Peju related to Femi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How would you describe the relationship between Korede and her father?

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

4. How does Ayoola respond to the police questions regarding Femi's disappearance?

5. What discovery was made by the cleaner at Femi's home? Why is this significant?

6. Who is Peju and why does she come to Korede's home?

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

8. What is the meaning of the chapter title "Maga"?

9. What happened when Ayoola and Korede's father brought home a mistress, as detailed through flashback in "Father"?

10. Why is Korede's car confiscated by police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Ayoola and Korede's relationship with their father. What was their father's profession? How are his demeanor and behavior described? Were their relationships close?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the plot structure of My Sister, the Serial Killer. Is the narrative related in a linear or nonlinear style? Why? Where would you identify the climax of the story? Would you say that this novel follows a traditional plot arc? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Korede's choices in the end of the novel. With whom does Korede side? Why? Do you think that her decision is justified? Why or why not?

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