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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,” what led to the circumstances under which Nnamabia was arrested?
(a) A string of thefts in Nsukka.
(b) A shooting on campus, then a curfew.
(c) A series of beatings around campus.
(d) Racial tensions with Hausa Muslims.

2. In “A Private Experience,” where will Chika be when she sees this sight next?
(a) Back in London.
(b) In her home.
(c) At the university.
(d) In her aunt’s car.

3. 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.

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” why does Kamara say she took the job with Neil and Josh?
(a) To get out of the house.
(b) To get away from her husband.
(c) To learn English.
(d) To save money for school.

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what phrase almost prevented Kamara getting the babysitting job?
(a) Mulatto.
(b) Mixed-blood.
(c) Biracial.
(d) Half-caste.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Ghosts,” what did Ikenna Okoro teach?

2. In “Ghosts,” what national scandal affected Professor Nwoye’s wife’s death?

3. In “Imitation,” what were the masks used for?

4. In “Imitation,” when does the narrator say the original Benin masks were gathered and destroyed by the British?

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

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