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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what does the narrator refer to in saying the woman was having a private experience?
(a) Her crying.
(b) Her praying.
(c) Her mumbling.
(d) Her singing.

2. In “Ghosts,” where did Ikenna Okoro go after the last time Professor Nwoye saw him?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) The U.S.

3. In “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye buy for the men under the flame tree?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Chicken and rice.
(c) Ground nuts and bananas.
(d) Oranges and mangoes.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward make Ujunwa uncomfortable?
(a) By criticizing her accent.
(b) By staring at her body.
(c) By criticizing her work.
(d) By ignoring her.

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what do the couple in the Zimbabwean’s story need to get, before they can get pregnant?
(a) A confession from witches.
(b) A magic spell.
(c) A magic spell reversed.
(d) A combination of medicinal herbs.

6. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” why did Edward think the Zimbabwean’s story was passé?
(a) More important things were happening in Africa.
(b) The language was archaic.
(c) Magic is last century’s Africa.
(d) The Africa he knew did not have magic in it.

7. In “Imitation,” what are the features of the Benin mask Nkem is looking at while her friend tells her about her husband’s infidelity?
(a) Bulging eyes.
(b) Sharp cheeks.
(c) High brow.
(d) Severe nose.

8. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what is it in the Senegalese’ story that Edward says is not representative of Africa?
(a) A domestic dispute.
(b) A political quandary.
(c) A coming out story.
(d) A family drama.

9. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what kind of juice does Kamara pour for Josh, then expect him to pour out?
(a) Grapefruit juice.
(b) Kale juice.
(c) Spinach juice.
(d) Pomegranate juice.

10. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?
(a) You will divorce him.
(b) You will forget him.
(c) You will talk it over with him.
(d) You will forgive him.

11. In “Imitation,” why does the narrator says that Obiora bought good imitations?
(a) Because he had a friend who sold them.
(b) Because he wanted to save money.
(c) Because he wanted to impress clients.
(d) Because the originals are so rare.

12. In “A Private Experience,” where will Chika be when she sees this sight next?
(a) In her home.
(b) Back in London.
(c) At the university.
(d) In her aunt’s car.

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

14. In “Cell One,” what is it that gets Nnamabia beaten and moved to Cell One?
(a) His ties to General Abacha.
(b) The lies he told the police.
(c) The violence he committed against other prisoners.
(d) His sympathy for the old man.

15. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long has Kamara been working for Neil?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In “A Private Experience,” what has Chika lost as she hides from the riots?

4. In “Imitation,” where does Nkem live?

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what was Kamara studying when she met Tobechi at university?

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