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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 “The Headstrong Historian,” what made Nwamgba look forward to death?
(a) The injustices that were permitted by the white men.
(b) The physical pain she was always in.
(c) The world did not make sense.
(d) The horrible violence everywhere.

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

3. In “The Headstrong Historian,” how long ago did Nwamgba lose her husband Obierika when the story starts?
(a) Decades.
(b) Months.
(c) Years.
(d) Weeks.

4. In “The Shivering,” how does Ukamaka say Udenna always imposed himself on her?
(a) By rationing how much happiness she got.
(b) By monitoring how much money she spent.
(c) By scrutinizing her movements.
(d) By criticizing her career choices.

5. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” how does Chinaza characterize her aunt and uncle’s interest in her thoughts and feelings about new marriage?
(a) Uninterested.
(b) Considerate.
(c) Thoughtful.
(d) Critical.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” how much does Odofile tell Chinaza he makes?

2. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” where do Odofile and Chinaza live?

3. In "Tomorrow is Too Far," where was Nonso buried?

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

5. In the story of the same title, what does "Tomorrow is Too Far” refer to?

Short Essay Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” how does Chinedu explain away Ukamaka’s objections about his logic regarding God’s will?

2. In “The Arrangers of Marriage,” what did the arrangers of marriage not tell the narrator about her husband’s professional status?

3. In “The American Embassy,” what injury keeps the woman in line from moving with any agility?

4. What is the thing around the character’s neck in the story "The Thing Around Your Neck"?

5. Who is the You in the story "The Thing Around Your Neck"?

6. In "Tomorrow is Too Far," how does the narrator characterize the relationship between herself and Dozie?

7. In "Tomorrow is Too Far," what had the narrator told her mother to explain how Nonso had died?

8. In “The Headstrong Historian,” how does Nwamgba end up sending Anikwenwa to learn English from the mission schools?

9. In “The American Embassy,” why does the woman leave the embassy without completing the interview process?

10. When and where is "The Headstrong Historian" set?

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