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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say happened to her right before she came to Jumping Monkey Hill?
(a) She graduated from school.
(b) She got married.
(c) She published her first book.
(d) She lost her job.

3. In “Cell One,” how did the narrator’s brother Nnamabia make amends for stealing from his mother?
(a) He wrote a report about how he spent the money.
(b) He made offerings at the local shrine.
(c) He worked to buy the gold back from the pawn shop.
(d) He did not make restitution.

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

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say the guests at Jumping Monkey Hill have not seen around them?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Black people.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Red-capped lizards.

6. 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.

7. In “Ghosts,” what has Professor Nwoye come to the university to inquire about?
(a) His students.
(b) His disciplinary hearing.
(c) His pension.
(d) His teaching assignment.

8. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how long did it take Tobechi to get his green card and send for Kamara?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 3 years.

9. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika ask the woman to give her?
(a) Her oranges.
(b) Her necklace.
(c) Her scarf.
(d) Her hand bag.

10. In “Ghosts,” what were Professor Nwoye and the other faculty fleeing when they saw Ikenna?
(a) Drought.
(b) Famine.
(c) War.
(d) Plagues.

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

12. In “Ghosts,” what does the narrator say professor Nwoye should have thrown at Ikenna Okoro?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Money.
(c) Sand.
(d) Paper.

13. In “Cell One,” why was Nnamabia arrested the second time?
(a) Suspicion of being a gang member.
(b) For lying to the police.
(c) For his opposition to the government.
(d) More thefts.

14. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how does Kamara characterize parenting in America?
(a) Juggling anxieties.
(b) Accepting compromises.
(c) Suffering indignities.
(d) Reconciling impossibilities.

15. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize Nnamabia’s response to imprisonment?
(a) She said that he was indignant and outrageous to the guards.
(b) She said that he was deeply repentant.
(c) She said that he was enjoying his role as sufferer.
(d) She said that he was mortified.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what aspect of the Hausa woman does the narrator say Chika will remember?

2. In “Ghosts,” what quality did Professor Nwoye admire about Ikenna Okoro?

3. In “Imitation,” what preparation has Nkem neglected to make, when Obiora comes home?

4. In “Ghosts,” what did Ikenna Okoro teach?

5. In “On Monday of Last Week,” how old is Josh, the boy Kamara babysits?

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