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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Shivering".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what is it in the Senegalese’ story that Edward says is not representative of Africa?
(a) A family drama.
(b) A domestic dispute.
(c) A coming out story.
(d) A political quandary.

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Ujunwa’s story end?
(a) With Ujunwa crying to her mother.
(b) With Ujunwa stalking out of the writers workshop.
(c) With the declaration that history happened.
(d) With the question of whether the ending would be plausible.

3. In “A Private Experience,” what does the narrator refer to in saying the woman was having a private experience?
(a) Her praying.
(b) Her mumbling.
(c) Her singing.
(d) Her crying.

4. In “A Private Experience,” what does Chika ask the woman to give her?
(a) Her hand bag.
(b) Her necklace.
(c) Her oranges.
(d) Her scarf.

5. In “A Private Experience,” what religious item does Chika carry, even though she says she does not believe?
(a) A prayer mat.
(b) A cross.
(c) A prayer shawl.
(d) A finger rosary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The Shivering,” how does Chinedu rationalize inconsistencies in Ukamaka’s view of God?

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” where does Edward Campbell teach?

3. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what does Ujunwa say happened to her right before she came to Jumping Monkey Hill?

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” which writer do Ujunwa and Edward pick up at the airport?

5. In “A Private Experience,” where is Chika in school?

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