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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” what other task does the narrator say the custodians of the masks also performed?
(a) Bringing human sacrifices to the king.
(b) Preserving the tribe’s records.
(c) Teaching the king’s children.
(d) Preserving the dead bodies of the kings.

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

3. In “Cell One,” what happened when the narrator’s father confronted her brother about the second theft from their house?
(a) He denied it then disappeared for two weeks.
(b) He was arrested but the parents dropped the charges.
(c) He vowed to repay the value of what he stole.
(d) He admitted everything.

4. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize Nnamabia’s response to imprisonment?
(a) She said that he was mortified.
(b) She said that he was deeply repentant.
(c) She said that he was enjoying his role as sufferer.
(d) She said that he was indignant and outrageous to the guards.

5. In “Imitation,” what was it that kept Obiora in Nigeria?
(a) Another wife.
(b) A lover.
(c) A big government contract.
(d) His elderly parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” who did the Nsukka families blame the thefts on?

2. In “Cell One,” what led to the circumstances under which Nnamabia was arrested?

3. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?

4. In “Cell One,” how did the narrator’s brother Nnamabia make amends for stealing from his mother?

5. In “Imitation,” what preparation has Nkem neglected to make, when Obiora comes home?

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