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

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

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” who is the workshop leader?
(a) The Ugandan.
(b) The Senegalese
(c) The Kenyan.
(d) The Zimbabwean.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what African country does the Jumping Monkey Hill residency take place in?
(a) Uganda.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Zimbabwe.

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what do the couple in the Zimbabwean’s story need to get, before they can get pregnant?
(a) A magic spell.
(b) A magic spell reversed.
(c) A combination of medicinal herbs.
(d) A confession from witches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” where was Udenna traveling to, in Nigeria?

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

3. In “A Private Experience,” where is Chika in school?

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” which of the other writers does Ujunwa think she will get along with?

5. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka say Udenna always imposed himself on her?

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