1. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.
(b) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.
(c) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.
(d) He overdresses and talks too much.

2. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) There is no government agency to move them.
(b) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(c) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(d) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.

3. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Too many uneducated people.
(b) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.
(c) Poor leadership.
(d) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.

4. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.
(b) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(c) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.
(d) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.

5. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.
(b) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.
(c) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.
(d) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.