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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 did Udenna justify breaking up with Ukamaka?
(a) He said that he had another woman in Nigeria.
(b) He said that he had fallen out of love with her.
(c) He said that their relationship had become staid.
(d) He said that his parents demanded he split with her and come home.

2. In “The Shivering,” why does Ukamaka like Chinedu’s presence in her apartment?
(a) She likes knowing that another Nigerian is witnessing these events.
(b) It somehow connects her to Udenna.
(c) His praying makes the tragedy of the plane crash bearable.
(d) She does not want to be alone.

3. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” how does Chinaza characterize the furnishings of the apartment her new husband takes her to?
(a) Tasteful.
(b) Sparse.
(c) Tragic.
(d) Lush.

4. In “The Shivering,” where does Ukamaka end up driving Chinedu to, regularly?
(a) Church and groceries.
(b) Work and the gym.
(c) School and the bars.
(d) The library and the cafeteria.

5. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?
(a) Months.
(b) A week.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “Ghosts,” what does the narrator say professor Nwoye should have thrown at Ikenna Okoro?

3. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka characterize Chinedu’s faith?

4. In “The Shivering,” where was Udenna traveling to, in Nigeria?

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long has Kamara been working for Neil?

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