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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Kwame respond to Zikora's text telling him how far along she is?
2. What does Zikora want to prove will not get in the way of her work at the law firm?
3. What does Mmiliaku's friend do on her blog?
4. What is one of the reasons Zikora is surprised at Kwame's reaction to her pregnancy?
5. What do Zikora and her mother disagree about after the baby is born?
Short Essay Questions
1. What story does Mmikliaku bring up when Zikora expresses her fear of having a child on her own?
2. How does Zikora feel immediately following the birth of her son?
3. What do Zikora and her mother say in regards to Zikora's son getting circumcised?
4. What happens after Zikora calls Kwame several times following her texts to tell him she had a boy?
5. Who did Zikora tell about her first pregnancy and where did she go to seek help?
6. What does Kwame do with Zikora's apartment key?
7. What does Zikora text Kwame after her 20 week check up, and how does he reply?
8. How does Zikora behave at work during her pregnancy and why?
9. How old was Zikora the first time she got pregnant, and what was that relationship like?
10. What does Mmiliaku tell Zikora when she expresses confusion at Kwame's surprise that she got pregnant after having unprotected sex for so long?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the story. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay describing the imagery used in “Zikora: A Short Story.” Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about the narrative tone and writing style in “Zikora: A Short Story.” Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.
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