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Which character in the novel Americanah are you? Take this quiz to find out.

Americanah Character Quiz

Do you want to live in America forever?

Do you ever find it difficult to travel? (Because security may think you're a threat)

Do you ever think race will prevent you from joining a prestigious club, social group, etc?

Would you rather attend a public protest about racism, or write about racism anonymously in a blog online?

Have you or your family ever had to worry about money?

Was Barack Obama your favorite president ever?

Where do you picture yourself in 10 years?

How important is your immediate family to you?

Are you an introvert or extrovert?

What's your ideal weekend?

If you use the "nude" color of band-aids/underwear do you already know it will not match your skin tone?

Do you have siblings?

Which job would you most want to have?

Do you worry that if you move into a nicer neighborhood, there will be less people of your race there?

During group conversations/seminars I tend to...

Which adjective describes you best?

You are leaving your home country to immigrate elsewhere. What is your reason?

Are you a native English speaker?

Which of these would you order at a restaurant?

What TV show would you watch?

Which one of these classes would you take?

Favorite Ice Cream flavor?

What pet would you have?

What is your favorite place to shop?

Favorite musical artist?

You are the main protagonist of the book. You are smart, adventurous, and not afraid to share your opinion! Be careful not to forget all of the good things you have in your life and leave them for something else. Ifemelu is strong willed and intelligent. She struggles in America as a black woman who is an immigrant. She relentlessly searches for jobs while balancing her education as well as relationships.

Ifemelu

You are one of Ifemelu's boyfriends in America! You are born in America, a male, very educated, and care deeply about your family. However, you annoy some people because of how perfect and pretentious you are. Blaine is a Yale professor who is also an activist. He is hot headed and intelligent. He experiences some privilege because of his status but still has setbacks because of his race.

Blaine

You are one of Ifemelu's ex-boyfriends. You are rich, white, male and born in America! In addition, you are nice, wealthy, thoughtful, and go over the moon for the people you care about. However, it wouldn't be unlike you to cheat on somebody. Curt has unconditional love for all the people in his life, however, he can also be manipulative and misuse his power and privilege. He is quick to lash out when he is upset.

Curt

You are the love of Ifemelu's life. Your family means a lot to you, and you would do anything for Ifemelu. You are quiet, thoughtful and kind. Everyone enjoys your company. Obinze goes from being an undocumented immigrant in Nigeria to a rich realtor in Nigeria. Despite his significant wealth, he tries his hardest not to be shallow.

Obinze

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