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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 “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye’s wife do when she visits him?
(a) Massages him with Nivea.
(b) Predict coming events.
(c) Talks to him about the other side.
(d) Tell him stories about their daughter.

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how does Neil discipline Josh?
(a) By spanking him.
(b) By explaining why something is wrong.
(c) By hitting him.
(d) By taking time outs.

3. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long did it take Tobechi to get his green card and send for Kamara?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 years.

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

5. In “A Private Experience,” what does the woman invite Chika to sit on?
(a) Her wrap.
(b) Her headscarf.
(c) A dusty chair.
(d) The floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” how did the riots start?

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what kind of juice does Kamara pour for Josh, then expect him to pour out?

3. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize Nnamabia’s response to imprisonment?

4. In “A Private Experience,” what can Chika tell about the woman by her accent?

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what does Kamara fault Neil for worrying about?

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