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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what caused Ujunwa to scream at the black South African?
(a) He said that she could get ahead if she gave herself to Edward.
(b) He said that her story was insincere and poorly written.
(c) He criticized her story as implausible.
(d) He said that Edward was just an old man who meant no harm.

2. In “Ghosts,” where does Professor Nwoye’s daughter Nkiru live?
(a) New York.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Connecticut.

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward outrage Ujunwa?
(a) He propositions her.
(b) He speaks to her like a housegirl.
(c) He says he would like her to lie down for him.
(d) He ignore her.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” who is the workshop leader?
(a) The Senegalese
(b) The Zimbabwean.
(c) The Kenyan.
(d) The Ugandan.

5. In “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye’s wife do when she visits him?
(a) Tell him stories about their daughter.
(b) Predict coming events.
(c) Massages him with Nivea.
(d) Talks to him about the other side.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how did the narrator’s brother Nnamabia make amends for stealing from his mother?

2. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator prevent her parents from visiting Nnamabia in prison, after the first week?

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

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what African country does the Jumping Monkey Hill residency take place in?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In “Cell One,” why was the narrator’s brother arrested?

2. Where is "Jumping Monkey Hill "set?

3. Is Nkem victorious at the end of "Imitation"?

4. In “Ghosts,” what is the custom Professor Nwoye feels he should follow, when he sees his old colleague Ikenna Okoro, and what does he do?

5. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” who is Chioma and what is her role?

6. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward get on Ujunwa’s wrong side?

7. In “Cell One,” what is the difference between Nsukka and Enugu?

8. What happens to turn Kamara around at the end of "On Monday of Last Week"?

9. In “Imitation,” what is the importance of the Benin masks in Nkem’s house?

10. What is the Ugandan’s role in "Jumping Monkey Hill"?

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