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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 Arrangers of Marriage,” what does Odofile tell Chinaza she has to do in order to get ahead in America?
(a) Be one to two years ahead of the others.
(b) Be as mainstream as possible.
(c) Be unique.
(d) Adapt to the crowd you are in.

2. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman come to the market to sell?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Ground nuts.
(c) Meat.
(d) Onions.

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

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

5. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” what had Chinaza planned to do before she was married to Odofile?
(a) Go to university.
(b) Get a job in Lagos.
(c) Work at her aunt and uncle’s bakery.
(d) Open a bakery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye’s daughter Nkiru’s name mean?

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa characterize what her father did to her?

4. In “Ghosts,” why does Professor Nwoye refrain from telling his daughter about his wife’s visits?

5. In “A Private Experience,” where will Chika be when she sees this sight next?

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