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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: Chapters 44-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Blaine do in reaction to the library guard who has been falsely arrested in Chapter 38?
(a) He organizes a protest.
(b) He calls for a boycott.
(c) He quits his job.
(d) He fires Mr. White.

2. What is Ifemelu's impression of Lagos immediately after her return?
(a) Lagos has gotten less populated.
(b) Lagos is dirty.
(c) Lagos is full of wealthy people.
(d) Lagos is more beautiful than she remembered.

3. What does Ifemelu do after her parents leave from their visit in Chapter 32?
(a) Cries uncontrollably.
(b) Calls Curt.
(c) Calls Obinze.
(d) Writes a letter to Obinze.

4. Whose wedding has Ranyinudo just attended when she meets Ifemelu at the airport in Chapter 44?
(a) Georgina's.
(b) Tendai's.
(c) Uju's.
(d) Ijeoma's.

5. By what nickname does Ranyinudo call Ifemelu when she returns to Nigeria in Chapter 44?
(a) "Americanah."
(b) "Cowgirl."
(c) "Westerner."
(d) "Hillbilly."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator describe Princeton as smelling like in Chapter 1?

2. Where had Tochi lost her job, according to Ranyinudo in Chapter 44?

3. What is Obinze's boss called in Chapter 2?

4. How is Dike's girlfriend described in Chapter 37?

5. Where does Aunty Uju live in Chapter 17?

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