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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Private Experience".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?
(a) Months.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A week.
(d) A few days.

2. In “Imitation,” what does Nkem do in reaction to the news that her husband has moved a woman into her house?
(a) Defile a picture of Obiora.
(b) Abuse her housegirl.
(c) Destroy a Benin mask.
(d) Cut her hair.

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

4. In “Imitation,” why does the narrator says that Obiora bought good imitations?
(a) Because he wanted to save money.
(b) Because he had a friend who sold them.
(c) Because the originals are so rare.
(d) Because he wanted to impress clients.

5. In “A Private Experience,” what medical advice does Chika give the woman?
(a) Take antibiotics.
(b) Inoculate her children.
(c) Use moisturizer.
(d) Sterilize her utensils.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In “Imitation,” what was it that kept Obiora in Nigeria?

4. In “Cell One,” what did Nnamabia do to earn the respect of the leader of the cult in the prison?

5. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman come to the market to sell?

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