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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 “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa’s story end?
(a) With Ujunwa crying to her mother.
(b) With Ujunwa stalking out of the writers workshop.
(c) With the question of whether the ending would be plausible.
(d) With the declaration that history happened.

2. In “Imitation,” what dividing line does Nkem say has blurred in America?
(a) Madam/housegirl.
(b) Boss/employee.
(c) Friend/family.
(d) Husband/wife.

3. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?
(a) Once every summer.
(b) Every three months.
(c) Every month.
(d) Every other month.

4. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say distinguished her brother Nnamabia?
(a) His agility in sports.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His inventiveness.
(d) His beauty.

5. In “The Shivering,” what is Chinedu’s religion?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Pentecostal.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Episcopalian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what caused Ujunwa to scream at the black South African?

2. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?

3. In “The American Embassy,” what is the woman’s frame of mind?

4. In “Ghosts,” where does Professor Nwoye’s daughter Nkiru live?

5. In “Cell One,” what is it that gets Nnamabia beaten and moved to Cell One?

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