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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "On Monday of Last Week".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In “Ghosts,” what quality did Professor Nwoye admire about Ikenna Okoro?
(a) His recklessness.
(b) His fearlessness.
(c) His thoughtfulness.
(d) His restraint.

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

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what has Kamara been doing since last Monday?
(a) Think about going back to school.
(b) Think about losing weight.
(c) Think about going back to Nigeria.
(d) Think about getting divorced.

5. In “Ghosts,” why does Ikenna say there was no reason for him to return to Nigeria?
(a) His family members were all killed.
(b) The threats against his life continued.
(c) His home was destroyed.
(d) His family came with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” who is Maren?

3. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how does Kamara characterize parenting in America?

5. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Nsukka?

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