The Thing Around Your Neck
What African Country does Akunna come from?
Nigeria
In what American city does the narrator reside?
Philadelphia
You can take the train or you can walk.
You can take the train, or you can walk.
I only eat vegetables.
I eat only vegetables.
South Africa
In what two American states is this story set?
Maine and Connecticut
Vietnam
After reading a whole chapter in the novel I realized that we didn't actually have a homework assignment last night.
After reading a whole chapter in the novel, I realized that we didn't actually have a homework assignment last night.
Drinking alcohol quickly impairs your judgment.
Quickly drinking alcohol impairs your judgment.
Or
Drinking alcohol impairs your judgment quickly.
Isabel makes what assumption about Ujunwa based upon her appearance?
That she comes from royal Nigerian heritage.
What is the name of the restaurant where Akunna and her boyfriend often dine?
Changs
The narrator rides a train line that connects what two cities?
Saigon and Hanoi
I prefer iced black coffee.
I prefer iced, black coffee.
While talking with friends of mine, the topic of post-modern literature came up.
While I was talking with friends of mine, the topic of post-modern literature came up.
What food does Edward consider to be an "African Staple"?
Ostrich meat
What does Akunna's name mean?
Father's Wealth
The old man the narrator travels with on the train has a bottle of what kind of beverage?
Rice wine
In my car I drove Esther Margaret and Jennifer and John Carlos and Ivan took the bus.
In my car, I drove Esther, Margaret, and Jennifer; and John, Carlos, and Ivan took the bus.
Taylor was upset with Fred when he returned her damaged car with an air of nonchalance.
Taylor was upset with Fred who, with an air of nonchalance, returned her damaged.
Who is Chioma?
The protagonist in Ujunwa's story.
Akunna's boyfriend's eyes are the color of what thing that Akunna loves?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What hobby does the narrator engage in while traveling?
Photography
One should never trust online sources therefore I recommend doing your research in the library.
One should never trust online sources; therefore, I recommend doing your research in the library.
Most participants selected a lunch from the menu that was high in sugar.
Most participants selected a lunch that was high in sugar from the menu.
About which writer does Edward say "homosexual stories of this sort weren't reflective of Africa, really"?
The Senegalese writer