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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Shivering".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka characterize Chinedu’s faith?
(a) Illogical and also reassuring.
(b) Forceful and also fragile.
(c) Confusing and also beautiful.
(d) Contradictory and also simple.

2. In “The Shivering,” where was Udenna traveling to, in Nigeria?
(a) A job interview.
(b) A school lecture.
(c) A campaign event.
(d) His cousin’s wedding.

3. In “A Private Experience,” what does the narrator refer to in saying the woman was having a private experience?
(a) Her praying.
(b) Her singing.
(c) Her crying.
(d) Her mumbling.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward make Ujunwa uncomfortable?
(a) By staring at her body.
(b) By criticizing her work.
(c) By criticizing her accent.
(d) By ignoring her.

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward outrage Ujunwa?
(a) He ignore her.
(b) He speaks to her like a housegirl.
(c) He says he would like her to lie down for him.
(d) He propositions her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” why does Ukamaka like Chinedu’s presence in her apartment?

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa characterize what her father did to her?

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say happened to her right before she came to Jumping Monkey Hill?

4. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika ask the woman to give her?

5. In “A Private Experience,” what can Chika tell about the woman by her accent?

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