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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 24 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the narrator at the start of "Zikora: A Short Story"?
(a) The lawfirm.
(b) Her apartment.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) The hospital.

2. What confession does Zikora make to her mother, which her mother says is better left unsaid?
(a) She confesses that she does not love her.
(b) She confesses that Kwame does not love her.
(c) She confesses that she does not want the child.
(d) She confesses that she has had an abortion.

3. What does Zikora brag to her cousin Mmiliaku when talking of her relationship with Kwame?
(a) She brags of their world travels.
(b) She says it is an example of why one should not settle.
(c) She brags of how much money he makes.
(d) She says they are a better couple than Mmiliaku and her husband.

4. How many children does Mmiliaku have when she calls Zikora from Nitel?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. What does Zikora's mother say when asked if she can help still Zikora for the epidural?
(a) She does not need an epidural.
(b) Anything to help my child.
(c) She can manage.
(d) My pleasure.

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. How does Zikora send money to Mmiliaku after she calls her from Nitel?

3. How does Kwame respond to Zikora's text telling him how far along she is?

4. What does Mmiliaku's friend do on her blog?

5. What does Kwame do with his copy of Zikora's apartment key?

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