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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 “The Shivering,” where was Udenna traveling to, in Nigeria?
(a) A campaign event.
(b) A job interview.
(c) A school lecture.
(d) His cousin’s wedding.

2. What does the “thing around your neck” do to Akunna?
(a) Allow her to keep breathing.
(b) Nearly choke her.
(c) Fills her with grief.
(d) Allow her to sing.

3. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what does Kamara fault Neil for worrying about?
(a) Things he has control over.
(b) Things that no one can control.
(c) Things that have not happened.
(d) Things that will never happen.

4. 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.

5. In “Ghosts,” why does Ikenna say there was no reason for him to return to Nigeria?
(a) His home was destroyed.
(b) His family members were all killed.
(c) The threats against his life continued.
(d) His family came with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?

3. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say her brother said when she asked him if he was in a gang?

4. In “Cell One,” who did the Nsukka families blame the thefts on?

5. In “A Private Experience,” who are the aggressors in the riots the women are hiding from?

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