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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose house is the party where Obinze and Ifemelu meet?
(a) At Kayode's house.
(b) At Curt's house.
(c) At Nigel's house.
(d) At Mariama's house.

2. How many roommates does Ifemelu have at her new apartment in Chapter 12?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. What film does Ifemelu watch in her History class in Chapter 14?
(a) Schindler's List.
(b) To Have and Have Not.
(c) Roots.
(d) Malcolm X.

4. Who does Obinze meet with to set up an arranged marriage in Chapter 23?
(a) The Namibians.
(b) The Haitians.
(c) The Angolans.
(d) The French.

5. Who is the braider's boyfriend that agrees to come to speak to Ifemelu at the shop in Chapter 3?
(a) Ovidio.
(b) Kweku.
(c) Chijioke.
(d) Bartholomew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Obinze work for Roy Snell in Chapter 26?

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

3. What is the name of Nicholas's wife?

4. What term does Ginika say is an insult in America but a compliment in Nigeria in Chapter 12?

5. What sport does Ifemelu play with Dike when she visits in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What attracts Ifemelu to becoming a blogger?

2. How are Obinze's and Ifemelu's struggles with employment in their new-found countries similar?

3. How have both Obinze and Ifemelu been forced to rely on others for help in their experiences abroad?

4. How is the theme of identity addressed through symbolism in Chapter 1?

5. What discussion emerges in Ifemelu's history class regarding the film Roots in Part 2?

6. What can be discerned about Obinze's character based on his treatment of Cleotilde?

7. Describe the narrative point of view in Americanah. From what perspective is the story related?

8. How would you describe Ifemelu's character when she is first introduced? What are her circumstances?

9. What is the name of the blog that Ifemelu writes and what is the focus of the blog?

10. Who does Obinze work for at a warehouse in London? How is he treated at this job?

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