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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Emenike meets Obinze in Chapter 29, he gives him an envelope of money. How much money is in the envelope compared to how much Obinze asked to borrow?

2. How is Ifemelu labeled after her first diversity conference?

3. Who gives Obinze a suit for his wedding in Chapter 30?

4. Where does Ranyinudo say guys buy houses after they've committed fraud in America and England in Chapter 44?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What connection does Ifemelu reach with Aisha in Chapter 41? What does this foreshadow?

2. What are Ifemelu's present circumstances like in Chapter 43? Where is she staying?

3. How has Aunty Uju's life changed in Chapter 32?

4. What history do Obinze and Emenike have? What connects these characters?

5. How does Emenike respond when Obinze requests to see him in London? Why?

6. What is the root of Ifemelu's discomfort around Paula in the narrative?

7. How would you describe Ifemelu's employer and boss at Zoe magazine?

8. What is symbolized by Ifemely's invitation for Dike to visit her in Nigeria?

9. Why does Ifemelu argue with the Haitian woman in Chapter 31?

10. How is the theme of identity connected to Ifelemu's relationship with Blaine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ifemelu’s blog and discuss its subject and themes. What inspires Ifemelu to begin writing a blog? How is Ifemelu’s blog received by the public? What does Ifemelu gain from writing in her blog?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Ifemelu’s blog that she creates after returning to Nigeria. What is the name of the blog? What subjects and themes are addressed in the blog? How does this blog differ from the one Ifemelu created in America?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss gender roles and expectations in Nigeria and America. How do perceptions of women and men differ in America from in Nigeria? How are these perceptions illustrated through Ifemelu’s experiences in each country? Discuss examples of relationships between men and women in the novel and how these relationships are shaped by the culture and history where they develop.

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