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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Headstrong Historian".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Imitation,” what other task does the narrator say the custodians of the masks also performed?
(a) Teaching the king’s children.
(b) Preserving the dead bodies of the kings.
(c) Bringing human sacrifices to the king.
(d) Preserving the tribe’s records.

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

3. In “A Private Experience,” who was Chika with in the market when riots broke out?
(a) Her sister.
(b) She was alone.
(c) Her driver.
(d) Her aunt.

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how does Tracy lose Kamara’s interest?
(a) She insults Kamara’s shape.
(b) She pretends that she never invited Kamara to pose for her.
(c) She ignores her in favor of Maren.
(d) She makes the same invitation to Maren.

5. In “The Shivering,” when does Ukamaka start shivering?
(a) When Chinedu finished praying.
(b) Up to the moment Chinedu starts praying.
(c) While Chinedu is praying.
(d) Before Chinedu arrived at her apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize the town of Nsukka?

2. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?

3. In “A Private Experience,” what religious item does Chika carry, even though she says she does not believe?

4. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what amuses Kamara about the phrase “cooking dinner” in the U.S. (80)?

5. In “Ghosts,” what has Professor Nwoye come to the university to inquire about?

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