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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Thing Around Your Neck".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?
(a) Her groceries.
(b) Her handbag.
(c) A necklace.
(d) Her son.

2. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” what does Akunna’s name mean?
(a) Father’s wealth.
(b) People’s pride.
(c) Blessed child.
(d) Gift from the earth.

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

4. In “Imitation,” how long did Obiora stay in the U.S. after he settled Nkem there?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A few years.
(d) A few months.

5. In “A Private Experience,” who was Chika with in the market when riots broke out?
(a) She was alone.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her driver.
(d) Her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Ghosts,” what quality did Professor Nwoye admire about Ikenna Okoro?

2. In “Ghosts,” why does Ikenna say there was no reason for him to return to Nigeria?

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” how does Akunna get a job after leaving her uncle’s house?

4. In “A Private Experience,” what has Chika lost as she hides from the riots?

5. In “A Private Experience,” where will Chika be when she sees this sight next?

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