The American Embassy

Where is the woman standing in line?

• Outside a grocery store

• Outside the American embassy in Lagos

• Outside a school

• Outside a hospital

What does the woman see the soldier do to the man’s glasses?

• Pick them up

• Squash them with his boot

• Throw them away

• Fix them

What did the man behind the woman say about asylum visas?

• They are easy to get

• Many people apply and don't get it

• They are only for the rich

• They are not available anymore

How does the setting of the American embassy line in Lagos contribute to the protagonist's emotional state?

• It provides a sense of comfort and routine.

• It adds to her anxiety and distress.

• It reminds her of her childhood.

• It distracts her from her thoughts.

What is the primary conflict the protagonist faces in the stor

• Seeking asylum while mourning her son.

• Dealing with the man in line behind her.

• Choosing between her husband and her son.

• Deciding whether to return to Nigeria.

What was the woman's husband's role in the pro-democracy press?

• Editor-in-chief

• First journalist to call the coup a sham

• Photographer

• Publisher

Why did the husband flee the country?

• To go to school in America

• To work at a newspaper in America

• To keep from getting arrested (or worse)

• To meet another woman

Where did the husband plan to apply for asylum?

• New York

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

What was the visa interviewer's demeanor when asking the woman to go through her story again?

• Encouraging

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Impatient

How does the author use flashback to reveal details about the protagonist's past?

• By showing her early life in America.

• By describing the protagonist's childhood memories.

• By detailing the events leading to her son's death.

• By recounting her experiences at school.