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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: Chapters 49-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what nickname does Ifemelu call Obinze in Chapter 51?
(a) "Ceiling."
(b) "General."
(c) "Captain."
(d) "Chief."

2. Where is Boubacar from?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Puerto Rico.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Senegal.

3. What is the name of the woman who braids Ifemelu's hair in Chapter 1?
(a) Anna.
(b) Aisha.
(c) Uju.
(d) Sarina.

4. What advice does Obinze give to Ifemelu to help her understand American culture in Chapter 14?
(a) To read American books.
(b) To watch American television shows.
(c) To relocate to Mississippi.
(d) To listen to American music.

5. Who is the Nigerian man that Aunty Uju has begun seeing in Chapter 11?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Ovidio.
(c) Chijioke.
(d) Bartholomew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comfort food does Dike bring to Ifemelu after hearing of her breakup with Curt?

2. How does the General die?

3. Who has purchased Aunty Uju's new house in Chapter 3?

4. What online account does Obinze reactivate in order to search for Ifemelu in Chapter 42?

5. What is Shan's party referred to as in Chapter 37?

(see the answer key)

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