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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The American Embassy".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the “thing around your neck” do to Akunna?
(a) Allow her to sing.
(b) Nearly choke her.
(c) Allow her to keep breathing.
(d) Fills her with grief.

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” when does the thing around Akunna’s neck start to let go?
(a) When she sends money home.
(b) When she sends gifts home.
(c) When she graduates from community college.
(d) When she is in a relationship with her boyfriend.

4. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” what does Akunna’s name mean?
(a) Gift from the earth.
(b) Blessed child.
(c) People’s pride.
(d) Father’s wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator prevent her parents from visiting Nnamabia in prison, after the first week?

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long did it take Tobechi to get his green card and send for Kamara?

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

4. In “Ghosts,” when did Professor Nwoye and his wife return to their home, after fleeing?

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” who is the workshop leader?

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