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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator prevent her parents from visiting Nnamabia in prison, after the first week?
(a) She breaks the car’s windshield.
(b) She lays herself down in front of the car.
(c) She threatens to move out.
(d) She manufactures an emergency.

2. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say the Enugu police were known for?
(a) Killing people.
(b) Taking care of the community.
(c) Keeping the peace.
(d) Taking bribes.

3. In “Cell One,” how does the narrator characterize Nnamabia’s response to imprisonment?
(a) She said that he was mortified.
(b) She said that he was enjoying his role as sufferer.
(c) She said that he was deeply repentant.
(d) She said that he was indignant and outrageous to the guards.

4. In “Imitation,” what is Nkem’s housegirl’s response when Nkem tells her about Obiora’s girlfriend?
(a) You will divorce him.
(b) You will forget him.
(c) You will forgive him.
(d) You will talk it over with him.

5. In “Imitation,” at the time of the story, how frequently is Obiora visiting Nkem?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every three months.
(c) Once every summer.
(d) Every other month.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Cell One,” why was Nnamabia arrested the second time?

2. In “Cell One,” what is it that gets Nnamabia beaten and moved to Cell One?

3. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say distinguished her brother Nnamabia?

4. In “Imitation,” what dividing line does Nkem say has blurred in America?

5. In “Imitation,” why does Nkem’s acquaintance say that the men stay in Nigeria?

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