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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what does the woman invite Chika to sit on?
(a) A dusty chair.
(b) Her headscarf.
(c) The floor.
(d) Her wrap.

2. In “The Shivering,” how long had Ukamaka and Udenna been in a relationship together?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3years.

3. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka say Udenna always imposed himself on her?
(a) By rationing how much happiness she got.
(b) By criticizing her career choices.
(c) By scrutinizing her movements.
(d) By monitoring how much money she spent.

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

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what is it in the Senegalese’ story that Edward says is not representative of Africa?
(a) A family drama.
(b) A political quandary.
(c) A domestic dispute.
(d) A coming out story.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” how did the riots start?

2. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika see when they ventures out from the store?

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

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

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

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