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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zikora feel when Kwame expresses his disapproval for the way Emmanuel treats Mmiliaku?
(a) She feels it sets him apart from men like Emmanuel.
(b) She feels offended because Mmiliaku is her cousin.
(c) She feels Kwame should have a talk with Emmanuel.
(d) She worries Kwame is only pretending to disapprove.

2. How does the narrator feel about the way the nurse tells her she is not progressing?
(a) She feels something is wrong.
(b) She feels confused.
(c) She feels she is being blamed.
(d) She feels soothed.

3. What is the name of Zikora's brother from her father's second wife?
(a) Uchenna.
(b) Ugonna.
(c) Udama.
(d) Ugochi.

4. How does the narrator describe the expression her mother gives her when Zikora asks Dr. K how he would know how childbirth feels?
(a) Warm.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Icy.
(d) Humorous.

5. Why does Zikora ultimately decide not to call Kwame after her she and her son are home?
(a) She feels she does not need his help.
(b) She is weary of his rejections.
(c) She meets someone else.
(d) Her mother tells her she will move in with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nurse tell the narrator she will get soon when the narrator asks for it at the beginning of the story?

2. At what event did Zikora first meet her baby's father?

3. What does Zikora's mother say when asked if she can help still Zikora for the epidural?

4. What is Zikora's law school presentation about for which she discusses her mother's life?

5. What is one of the reasons Zikora is surprised at Kwame's reaction to her pregnancy?

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