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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Korede say Ayoola's phone password is in "Heat"?
(a) 2222.
(b) 1234.
(c) 1111.
(d) 4321.

2. Approximately how tall is Korede?
(a) About 6'2".
(b) Almost 6' tall.
(c) Almost 5' tall.
(d) About 5'6".

3. Who takes the blame for the destroyed flowers in "Roses"?
(a) Ayoola.
(b) The house girl.
(c) Tade.
(d) Yinka.

4. What did Korede do with all of her father's paintings aside from the one over the piano after his death?
(a) She sold them.
(b) She burned them.
(c) She put them in the attic.
(d) She gave them away.

5. What word from the novel refers to a traditional head covering for women in Nigeria?
(a) Àmàlà.
(b) Efo.
(c) Agbalumo.
(d) Gele.

6. Who is Mohammed flirting with in "Flaw"?
(a) Yinka.
(b) Bunmi.
(c) Korede.
(d) Gimpe.

7. Where does Tade say he and his cousin are building a block of flats in "Bracelet"?
(a) Victoria Island.
(b) Ibeju-Lekki.
(c) Yaba.
(d) Festac Town.

8. In what room is Muhtar said to be housed at the hospital in "The Patient"?
(a) 315.
(b) 37.
(c) 115.
(d) 313.

9. What song is Ayoola dancing to in "Dancing"?
(a) "Let's Dance Tonight."
(b) "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall."
(c) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
(d) "Three Little Birds."

10. What does Korede do with the piano in the end of "Home"?
(a) She cleans it.
(b) She plays it.
(c) She burns it.
(d) She sells it.

11. Who says to Korede in "Mascara," "We both know Ayoola and Tade are meant to be" (120)?
(a) Gimpe.
(b) Bunmi.
(c) Yinka.
(d) Taiwo.

12. With what words does Ayoola summon Korede in "Words" (19)?
(a) "I killed him."
(b) "I'm in danger."
(c) "I'm in hiding."
(d) "Please help me."

13. With whom is Mohammed flirting when Korede finds him at the hospital in "Scrubs"?
(a) Yinka.
(b) Sope.
(c) Yautai.
(d) Assibi.

14. Where does Aunty Taiwo suggest a venue for the ten-year anniversary of Korede's father's death in "Father"?
(a) Abuja.
(b) Lekki.
(c) Kano.
(d) Benin City.

15. What does Tade sing to the girl who tries to flee his office in "Song"?
(a) "Satisfaction."
(b) "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
(c) "Three Blind Mice."
(d) "BINGO."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of Korede's maternal grandfather?

2. What does Korede drop a bowl of while eating with her mother and sister in "Stain"?

3. How many children does Aunty Taiwo have?

4. Where does Aunty Taiwo live?

5. What image is described on the bathroom floor mat in "Bleach"?

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