Passage from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Americanah (SAT literature)

The passage states that Ifemelu reacts to Unju's new house with

• jealousy

• joyfulness

• indifference

• fascination

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author uses the images of the "gushing shower" (line 4), the "curtains...of raw silk"(lines 4-5) and the door that "slid noiselessly open" (line 8) most likely to

• describe the dream house that Ifemelu will likely never have.

• highlight Aunty Uju's extravagant spending habits.

• contrast Ifemelu's living conditions with those of her aunt.

• create a clear image of the house where Ifemelu will live when she goes to school

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which choice best supports the claim that Ifemelu's father usually goes along with the requests of Ifemelu and her mother?

• Lines 18-19 ("My understanding...said")

• Line 25 ("But she...said")

• Lines 28-29 ("Her father...wanted")

• Lines 31-32 ("He pretended...television")

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The author uses the word "well-worn" (lines 33) mainly to emphasize

• the reluctance of Ifemelu's father to part with his favorite things.

• the contrast between the finances of Ifemelu's father and her aunt.

• the disdain Uju feels for her brother's lifestyle.

• the appearance of Uju's driver.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the conversation, Ifemelu's mother's statement in line 44 ("Our old...anymore") mainly serves to

• relieve some of the awkwardness of the surprise gift

• explain why the family had to buy a new television.

• convince Ifemelu's father that they should keep the television.

• thank the General for sending them his old television.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the passage, how does Ifemelu try to help her family with the rent trouble?

• She tells her father to ask Uju for the money.

• She tells Uju about the landlord, hoping Uju will offer the money.

• She asks Akunne for a loan to cover the rent.

• She tries to negotiate with the landlord for an extension.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that Uju doesn't have any money of her own because

• she has stopped working at the hospital.

• the military doctors are on strike.

• Uju and Oga are trying to save money.

• Oga is controlling Uju's finances

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 66-68 ("The trouble...day")

• Lines 70-71 ("The military...sha")

• Lines 75-77 ("Oga never...that")

• Lines 78-82 ("Aunty Uju...account")

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

As used in line 79, "blooming from" most nearly means

• sprouting out.

• attached to.

• growing into.

• decorated wit.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The main purpose of the final paragraph is to

• indicate the change of perspective Ifemelu experiences towards her aunt's lifestyle.

• demonstrate the teasing way Uju usually interacts wit Ifemelu

• describe the details of Uju's newer, fancier lifestyle.

• offer an example of a concern Uju has about her current situation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2