Quiz on Americanah second chance

At the beginning of the novel, where is Ifemelu, and what is she preparing to do?

• In Lagos, reflecting on her past and preparing to move to the U.S.

• In London, awaiting a work visa for America.

• In Princeton, contemplating a return to Nigeria.

• In Boston, considering whether to continue her blog.

• In Trenton, getting ready for a major job interview.

What sensory detail does Ifemelu find most striking about Princeton compared to other cities?

• The absence of strong odors

• The abundance of historic landmarks

• The excessive noise of traffic and crowds

• The diversity of the local community

• The fast-paced, corporate atmosphere

What work does Obinze do while struggling as an undocumented immigrant in London?

• A night-shift janitor at a law firm

• A cashier at a fast-food restaurant

• A part-time construction worker

• A house cleaner using a stolen identity

• A security guard at an upscale hotel

Ifemelu’s blog title suggests what key perspective in her writing?

• She writes primarily for an American audience.

• She offers observations as an African who is not American.

• She documents her personal experiences without broader social commentary.

• She criticizes Africans who assimilate into American culture.

• She focuses mainly on her experiences with Nigerian immigrants in the U.S.

What does Aisha, the braider, desperately want Ifemelu to do?

• Convince her Igbo boyfriends to marry her

• Teach her how to get a visa

• Invest in her salon

• Introduce her to Blaine

• Feature her in a Princeton University event

What necessity forces Ifemelu to take a train to Trenton?

• To meet a Nigerian friend from Lagos

• To purchase rare hair products

• To withdraw money from a specific bank

• To braid her hair, as Princeton lacks an African hair salon

• To attend a political rally

What lasting impact does Obinze’s mother have on him?

• She instills in him a strong work ethic but discourages education.

• She emphasizes independence and intellectual curiosity.

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  She pressures him to marry early for financial stability.
  
  

• She teaches him to distrust Western values.

• She encourages him to move to America at any cost.

What is the primary source of Ifemelu’s financial independence in the U.S.?

• A research fellowship at Princeton

• A law internship

• Sponsorship from a wealthy mentor

• Earnings from her widely-read blog

• A high-paying corporate job

Why does Ifemelu ultimately shut down her blog?

• She is no longer interested in writing about race.

• She has lost her audience after years of blogging.

• She feels detached from the subject as she prepares to return to Nigeria.

• She wants to focus on her relationship with Blaine.

• She is pressured by online critics.

What role does Obinze play in Ifemelu’s life?

• A mentor who introduces her to American culture

• A former professor and friend

• A Nigerian journalist who interviews her

• Her first love, whom she loses touch with

• A wealthy businessman funding her blog