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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?
(a) Every other month.
(b) Every month.
(c) Once every summer.
(d) Every three months.

2. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say distinguished her brother Nnamabia?
(a) His inventiveness.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His agility in sports.
(d) His beauty.

3. In “Imitation,” what dividing line does Nkem say has blurred in America?
(a) Husband/wife.
(b) Friend/family.
(c) Madam/housegirl.
(d) Boss/employee.

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

5. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?
(a) You will talk it over with him.
(b) You will forget him.
(c) You will forgive him.
(d) You will divorce him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” what occasion caused Nnamabia’s heart to turn, regarding his imprisonment?

2. In “Cell One,” what is it that gets Nnamabia beaten and moved to Cell One?

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

4. In “Cell One,” who stole from the narrator’s house the first time?

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

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