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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mariama's customer say Nigerians are known for being in Chapter 18?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Noble.
(d) Intelligent.

2. Why does Aunty Uju decide to relax her hair in Chapter 11?
(a) Because she is moving to California.
(b) Because her boyfriend told her to do so.
(c) Because she is returning to Nigeria.
(d) Because she is interviewing for jobs.

3. What is the name of Obinze's wife in Chapter 2?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Uju.
(c) Maria.
(d) Kosi.

4. Where does Ginika meet Ifemelu at the bus station in Chapter 12?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Newark.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Brooklyn.

5. What does the narrator describe in Ifemelu's soul in Chapter 1?
(a) Cement.
(b) Tar.
(c) Iron.
(d) Feathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Ifemelu aside and talks to her about safe sex in Chapter 5?

2. What is the title of Ifemelu's blog post at the end of Chapter 20?

3. What advice does Obinze give to Ifemelu to help her understand American culture in Chapter 14?

4. Where do Obinize and Ifemelu attend university in Nigeria?

5. What advice does Obinze give to Ifemelu when her student records become frozen in Chapter 13?

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