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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 “Ghosts,” where did Ikenna Okoro go after the last time Professor Nwoye saw him?
(a) The U.S.
(b) London.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Paris.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye buy for the men under the flame tree?

2. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem do in reaction to the news that her husband has moved a woman into her house?

3. In “Ghosts,” what did professor Nwoye teach?

4. In “Imitation,” where does Nkem live?

5. In “Ghosts,” what were Professor Nwoye and the other faculty fleeing when they saw Ikenna?

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