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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,” how does the narrator say her brother could have treated his imprisonment?
(a) As a foolish comedy.
(b) As a bawdy tale.
(c) As a major tragedy.
(d) As a sleek drama.

2. In “Cell One,” what did Nnamabia do to earn the respect of the leader of the cult in the prison?
(a) Smuggle money into the prison.
(b) Attempt to escape.
(c) Rat out some cult members.
(d) Show contempt to the guards.

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

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long has Kamara been working for Neil?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 year.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika see when they ventures out from the store?

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

4. In “Ghosts,” why does Ikenna say there was no reason for him to return to Nigeria?

5. In “Imitation,” how long did Obiora stay in the U.S. after he settled Nkem there?

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