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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "On Monday of Last Week".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Cell One,” what happened when the narrator’s father confronted her brother about the second theft from their house?
(a) He was arrested but the parents dropped the charges.
(b) He vowed to repay the value of what he stole.
(c) He admitted everything.
(d) He denied it then disappeared for two weeks.

2. In “Cell One,” what is it that gets Nnamabia beaten and moved to Cell One?
(a) The lies he told the police.
(b) His ties to General Abacha.
(c) His sympathy for the old man.
(d) The violence he committed against other prisoners.

3. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what phrase almost prevented Kamara getting the babysitting job?
(a) Half-caste.
(b) Mixed-blood.
(c) Mulatto.
(d) Biracial.

4. In “Ghosts,” what does Professor Nwoye buy for the men under the flame tree?
(a) Chicken and rice.
(b) Ground nuts and bananas.
(c) Oranges and mangoes.
(d) Drinks.

5. In “Ghosts,” why does Professor Nwoye refrain from telling his daughter about his wife’s visits?
(a) She will marry him into a family that will look after him.
(b) She will medicate him.
(c) She will bring him to America.
(d) She will put him in a home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “A Private Experience,” what has the woman lost who shows Chika where to hide from the riots?

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what kind of juice does Kamara pour for Josh, then expect him to pour out?

3. In “Ghosts,” what has Professor Nwoye come to the university to inquire about?

4. In “Cell One,” what does the narrator say her brother said when she asked him if he was in a gang?

5. In “Ghosts,” what did professor Nwoye teach?

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