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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 “A Private Experience,” what has the woman come to the market to sell?
(a) Ground nuts.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Meat.
(d) Onions.

2. In “Imitation,” what were the masks used for?
(a) Warding off evil.
(b) Terrifying subjects.
(c) Negotiating treaties.
(d) Human sacrifices.

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” why does Akunna leave her first house?
(a) Her uncle is evicted.
(b) Her uncle tries to seduce her.
(c) She wanted to live on her own.
(d) The house is moldy.

4. In “A Private Experience,” what medical advice does Chika give the woman?
(a) Take antibiotics.
(b) Sterilize her utensils.
(c) Inoculate her children.
(d) Use moisturizer.

5. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka characterize Chinedu’s faith?
(a) Confusing and also beautiful.
(b) Contradictory and also simple.
(c) Forceful and also fragile.
(d) Illogical and also reassuring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In “The Shivering,” how does Chinedu rationalize inconsistencies in Ukamaka’s view of God?

3. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how does Kamara characterize parenting in America?

4. In “A Private Experience,” how did the riots start?

5. In “The Headstrong Historian,” how was Nwamgba treated by the other women in her region?

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