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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 36-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aunty Uju have a new house in Chapter 3?
(a) Dolphin Island.
(b) Lekki Peninsula.
(c) Obalende.
(d) Alimosho.

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

3. Why did Ifemelu's mother cut off her hair?
(a) Because she was moving to America.
(b) Because her husband asked her to do so.
(c) Because she became religious.
(d) Because she had lice.

4. Who is Shan's boyfriend that calls Blaine's home in Chapter 40?
(a) Kweku.
(b) Iloba.
(c) Ovidio.
(d) Nigel.

5. What is Shan's party referred to as in Chapter 37?
(a) A ball.
(b) A barbecue.
(c) A wine-tasting.
(d) A salon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Obinze supposed to be on a date with at the party when he meets Ifemelu?

2. What does the author employ as a symbol of a person's place in society in the narrative?

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

4. What percentage of Obinze's pay is demanded of him to continue using the false ID in Chapter 28?

5. Who is Blaine's ex-girlfriend that reads one of Ifemelu's blog posts at the party in Chapter 36?

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