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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” how does Edward make Ujunwa uncomfortable?
(a) By criticizing her accent.
(b) By staring at her body.
(c) By ignoring her.
(d) By criticizing her work.

2. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” who is the workshop leader?
(a) The Ugandan.
(b) The Kenyan.
(c) The Zimbabwean.
(d) The Senegalese

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” why does Akunna not write to her family back in Nigeria?
(a) She could not afford postage.
(b) She did not want to admit defeat.
(c) She could not reveal what her uncle did to her.
(d) She thought there was nothing to write about.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” why does Ujunwa not use the name Ibarra for the character in her story?
(a) Too masculine.
(b) Too cliché.
(c) Too exotic.
(d) Too commonplace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In “The American Embassy,” what does the embassy interviewer say she can offer the woman seeking asylum?

2. In “The American Embassy,” what spectacle does the woman not pay attention to?

3. In “The Thing Around Your Neck,” how does Akunna’s boyfriend say his parents give love?

4. In “Imitation,” where does Nkem live?

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

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