Passage from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Americanah (SAT literature)

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

• jealousy

• joyfulness

• indifference

• fascination

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

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")

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.

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.

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.

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

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")

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

• sprouting out.

• attached to.

• growing into.

• decorated wit.

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.