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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” how does the narrator characterize Nkem’s dating life before Obiora?
(a) She sold herself for money.
(b) She did not go on dates, she waited for an arranged marriage.
(c) She only dated young single men.
(d) She dated other married men.

2. In “Imitation,” where does Nkem live?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) California.

3. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator prevent her parents from visiting Nnamabia in prison, after the first week?
(a) She breaks the car’s windshield.
(b) She manufactures an emergency.
(c) She lays herself down in front of the car.
(d) She threatens to move out.

4. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator say her brother could have treated his imprisonment?
(a) As a foolish comedy.
(b) As a major tragedy.
(c) As a bawdy tale.
(d) As a sleek drama.

5. In “Cell One,” why was Nnamabia arrested the second time?
(a) Suspicion of being a gang member.
(b) For lying to the police.
(c) More thefts.
(d) For his opposition to the government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “Imitation,” why does Nkem’s acquaintance say that the men stay in Nigeria?

3. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?

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

5. In “Imitation,” when does the narrator say the original Benin masks were gathered and destroyed by the British?

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