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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Arrangers of Marriage".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what does the narrator refer to in saying the woman was having a private experience?
(a) Her singing.
(b) Her mumbling.
(c) Her praying.
(d) Her crying.

2. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” what did the customs officer take from Chinaza?
(a) Mmili ozu.
(b) Uziza seeds.
(c) Her fruits.
(d) Her books.

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say the guests at Jumping Monkey Hill have not seen around them?
(a) Black people.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Red-capped lizards.

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

5. In “Imitation,” what were the masks used for?
(a) Terrifying subjects.
(b) Warding off evil.
(c) Human sacrifices.
(d) Negotiating treaties.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” what does Odofile tell Chinaza she has to do in order to get ahead in America?

2. In “Imitation,” what dividing line does Nkem say has blurred in America?

3. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Enugu?

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

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say happened to her right before she came to Jumping Monkey Hill?

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