Zikora: A Short Story Test | Final Test - Medium

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 68 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Zikora: A Short Story Test | Final Test - Medium

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 68 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Zikora go to Planned Parenthood for when she is 19?
(a) An annual exam.
(b) Birth control pills.
(c) An abortion.
(d) An STD test.

2. What is one of the reasons Zikora is surprised at Kwame's reaction to her pregnancy?
(a) They have been having unprotected sex for some time.
(b) She did not expect him to be so happy.
(c) He tells her she got pregnant so he would not break up with her.
(d) They have talked about having children.

3. Where does Zikora discover many men learn about women's bodies?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Friends.
(c) School.
(d) Pornography.

4. What does Zikora sometimes do on the weekends, which Mmiliaku advises her to stop doing?
(a) Read Kwame's old texts.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Go on dates.
(d) Working.

5. What does Kwame say to Zikora in regards to her decision to have the baby?
(a) He tells her it is the best thing that ever happened to him.
(b) He tells her she made a decision that excludes him.
(c) He tells her it is going to ruin her life.
(d) He tells her he thought she never wanted children.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what stage of her pregnancy does Zikora text Kwame from the elevator after her appointment?

2. What realization about her son does Zikora have which she shares with her mother?

3. What does Zikora's mother say immediately after Zikora gives birth to her son?

4. How old is Mmiliaku's youngest when she calls Zikora from Nitel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Zikora calls Kwame several times following her texts to tell him she had a boy?

2. How does Zikora behave at work during her pregnancy and why?

3. What do Zikora and her mother say in regards to Zikora's son getting circumcised?

4. What does Zikora text Kwame after her 20 week check up, and how does he reply?

5. Who did Zikora tell about her first pregnancy and where did she go to seek help?

6. How does Zikora feel immediately following the birth of her son?

7. How old was Zikora the first time she got pregnant, and what was that relationship like?

8. What does Kwame do with Zikora's apartment key?

9. What does Mmiliaku tell Zikora when she expresses confusion at Kwame's surprise that she got pregnant after having unprotected sex for so long?

10. What story does Mmikliaku bring up when Zikora expresses her fear of having a child on her own?

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