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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” which of the other writers does Ujunwa think she will get along with?
(a) The Senegalese.
(b) The Kenyan.
(c) The Zimbabwean.
(d) The Ugandan.

2. In “The Shivering,” why does Ukamaka like Chinedu’s presence in her apartment?
(a) It somehow connects her to Udenna.
(b) His praying makes the tragedy of the plane crash bearable.
(c) She likes knowing that another Nigerian is witnessing these events.
(d) She does not want to be alone.

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

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa characterize what her father did to her?
(a) It surprised her.
(b) In undid her.
(c) It betrayed her.
(d) It created her.

5. In “A Private Experience,” what religious item does Chika carry, even though she says she does not believe?
(a) A finger rosary.
(b) A cross.
(c) A prayer mat.
(d) A prayer shawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” where does Ukamaka end up driving Chinedu to, regularly?

2. In “The Shivering,” what is Chinedu’s religion?

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Isabel explain Ujunwa’s good looks?

4. In “A Private Experience,” who are the aggressors in the riots the women are hiding from?

5. In “The Shivering,” how does Chinedu rationalize inconsistencies in Ukamaka’s view of God?

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