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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 31-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comfort food does Dike bring to Ifemelu after hearing of her breakup with Curt?
(a) Banana and peanuts.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Shepherd's pie.
(d) Mashed potatoes with gravy.

2. Who is the black American man that Ifemelu meets on the train in Chapter 17?
(a) Roger.
(b) Jake.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Blaine.

3. Why does Obinze seek an arranged marriage in Chapter 23?
(a) To gain British citizenship.
(b) To gain American citizenship.
(c) To obtain a college degree.
(d) To attain money through inheritance.

4. Why is Ifemelu's father fired from his job in Chapter 3?
(a) Because he is moving to America.
(b) Because he refuses to call his boss "Mummy."
(c) Because he hit a man at work.
(d) Because he was caught stealing.

5. What language does Nicholas speak at home with his children in Chapter 24?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Igbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the General die?

2. What is Aunty Uju studying to become in America in Chapter 8?

3. For how long has Aunty Uju been in America in the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. What happens to Ifemelu's hair in Chapter 20?

5. Where does Blaine live when he and Ifemelu become lovers?

(see the answer key)

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