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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Arrangers of Marriage".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” how does Chinedu rationalize inconsistencies in Ukamaka’s view of God?
(a) He says that you cannot use human reasoning for God.
(b) He says that there are no contradictions in God.
(c) He says that all will be revealed to the elect.
(d) He says that she will come to see in her time.

2. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” what name does Odofile make Chinaza take?
(a) Mary.
(b) Agatha.
(c) Phyllis.
(d) Agnes.

3. In “The American Embassy,” what does the woman remember the government agents smelled like, when they came to her house?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Mangoes.
(d) Cheap perfume.

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

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how old is Josh, the boy Kamara babysits?
(a) 9.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Imitation,” how does Nkem say it came to pass that she raised the children alone in the U.S.?

2. In “Imitation,” what preparation has Nkem neglected to make, when Obiora comes home?

3. In “The Shivering,” where was Chinedu working when he met Abidemi?

4. In “Imitation,” what other task does the narrator say the custodians of the masks also performed?

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

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