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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While nursing the baby after having him circumcised, what does Zikora do and why?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on Zikora's mother's belief in self dignity in "Zikora: A Short Story." What is her definition of dignity and how does this impact Zikora?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing narrative voice in "Zikora: A Short Story.” Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the short story’s themes.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining the ending of “Zikora: A Short Story.” How did the ending impact your understanding of the story? Do you think the ending was effective? What might the author have done differently?

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