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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 has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?
(a) Her handbag.
(b) Her groceries.
(c) A necklace.
(d) Her son.

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what is it in the Senegalese’ story that Edward says is not representative of Africa?
(a) A domestic dispute.
(b) A family drama.
(c) A political quandary.
(d) A coming out story.

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

4. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem give as her reason for moving back to Nigeria?
(a) She wants to have a marriage year round.
(b) She wants to know when a new houseboy is hired in her house.
(c) She wants to kick the girlfriend out of her house.
(d) She wants to be close to her family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what has Josh been preparing for?

2. In “The Shivering,” why does Ukamaka like Chinedu’s presence in her apartment?

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” what do all Americans have, according to Akunna’s relatives in Nigeria?

4. In “A Private Experience,” what medical advice does Chika give the woman?

5. In “The American Embassy,” what does the man in line behind the woman speculate about the people in the American embassy?

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