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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Ghosts,” what quality did Professor Nwoye admire about Ikenna Okoro?
(a) His restraint.
(b) His thoughtfulness.
(c) His fearlessness.
(d) His recklessness.

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

3. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?
(a) A few days.
(b) Months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A week.

4. In “Imitation,” why does Nkem’s acquaintance say that the men stay in Nigeria?
(a) Because they are less adaptable than women.
(b) Because they are not recognized as Big Men in the U.S.
(c) Because they have more freedom there.
(d) Because they have fewer taxes there.

5. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?
(a) Every other month.
(b) Every three months.
(c) Every month.
(d) Once every summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Ghosts,” what does the narrator say professor Nwoye should have thrown at Ikenna Okoro?

2. In “Ghosts,” where did Ikenna Okoro go after the last time Professor Nwoye saw him?

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

4. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator prevent her parents from visiting Nnamabia in prison, after the first week?

5. In “Ghosts,” why could professor Nwoye not throw anything at Ikenna Okoro?

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