Question

One character in this novel takes inspiration from people who make conversation on the train, such as the “dreadlocked white American guy” and the “badly dressed white middle manager.” At this novel’s end, one character, who had earlier wanted to go to a university because of the poem “Ibadan,” (15[1])hands another a note where he declares “I’m chasing you.” While waiting to get her hair braided after traveling to New Jersey, one character in this novel impulsively sends an e-mail where she calls another character (15[1])by an old nickname of (*) “ceiling.” In this novel, Curt prompts one character to comment on his subtle racism as the “hot white ex” by starting the unexpectedly successful blog (10[1])Raceteenth. For 10 points, name this novel by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie depicting Ifemelu’s contrasting experiences in Nigeria and the United States. ■END■

ANSWER: Americanah
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Giifti BentiSIUEWUSTL H2O4815
Gabe ForrestSquidward Community CollegeMissouri A8415
Neal JoshiWUSTL XYZMissouri B11410

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2023 ARCADIA at UC BerkeleyPremiereY1100%100%100%70.00
2023 ARCADIA at Carleton UniversityPremiereY3100%67%0%78.33
2023 ARCADIA at RITPremiereY1100%100%0%70.00
2023 ARCADIA at WUSTLPremiereY3100%67%0%82.00