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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how did the narrator’s brother Nnamabia make amends for stealing from his mother?
(a) He wrote a report about how he spent the money.
(b) He made offerings at the local shrine.
(c) He worked to buy the gold back from the pawn shop.
(d) He did not make restitution.

2. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Enugu?
(a) A university town.
(b) An administrative center.
(c) An industrial town.
(d) A country village.

3. In “Cell One,” what occasion caused Nnamabia’s heart to turn, regarding his imprisonment?
(a) Kids were beaten in front of him.
(b) Guards abused inmates with impunity.
(c) Guards only provided care if they were bribed.
(d) An innocent old man was thrown into their ward.

4. In “Cell One,” what did Nnamabia do to earn the respect of the leader of the cult in the prison?
(a) Attempt to escape.
(b) Show contempt to the guards.
(c) Rat out some cult members.
(d) Smuggle money into the prison.

5. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say the Enugu police were known for?
(a) Taking bribes.
(b) Killing people.
(c) Keeping the peace.
(d) Taking care of the community.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Imitation,” what other task does the narrator say the custodians of the masks also performed?

2. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem do in reaction to the news that her husband has moved a woman into her house?

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

4. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?

5. In “Imitation,” how does Nkem say it came to pass that she raised the children alone in the U.S.?

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