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

2. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika see when they ventures out from the store?
(a) Merchants fixing their stalls.
(b) Soldiers beating people.
(c) Angry mobs.
(d) Burned bodies.

3. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika ask the woman to give her?
(a) Her hand bag.
(b) Her scarf.
(c) Her oranges.
(d) Her necklace.

4. Where is "A Private Experience" set?
(a) The north of Nigeria.
(b) The west of Nigeria.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) The south of Nigeria.

5. In “Ghosts,” what did professor Nwoye teach?
(a) Sociology.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?

2. In “Imitation,” what preparation has Nkem neglected to make, when Obiora comes home?

3. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem give as her reason for moving back to Nigeria?

4. In “Imitation,” what are the features of the Benin mask Nkem is looking at while her friend tells her about her husband’s infidelity?

5. In “Imitation,” what were the masks used for?

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