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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In “The American Embassy,” what do the people in line say about the woman’s husband?
(a) That he was a traitor.
(b) That he is marked for death now.
(c) That they hope he is safe in exile.
(d) That Nigeria needs more people like him.

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what was Kamara studying when she met Tobechi at university?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) History.
(c) Music.
(d) Politics.

3. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what does Kamara fault Neil for worrying about?
(a) Things that have not happened.
(b) Things he has control over.
(c) Things that no one can control.
(d) Things that will never happen.

4. In “Jumping Monkey Hill,” what African country does the Jumping Monkey Hill residency take place in?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Uganda.
(d) Zimbabwe.

5. In “The Shivering,” what is Chinedu’s religion?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Pentecostal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In “Imitation,” when the story opens, how far off is Obiora’s next visit?

2. In “On Monday of Last Week,” what phrase almost prevented Kamara getting the babysitting job?

3. In “A Private Experience,” what does the woman invite Chika to sit on?

4. In “Cell One,” what was stolen from the narrator’s house the first time it was robbed?

5. In “The American Embassy,” what does the woman remember the government agents smelled like, when they came to her house?

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