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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He drinks a lot of wine.
(b) He does not eat any meat.
(c) He eats with his fingers.
(d) He demands traditional Nigerian food.

2. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?
(a) One who will do great things.
(b) The last of my father's children.
(c) The mind at last is at rest.
(d) One born to woe.

3. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obiokola.
(b) Obilo Isaac.
(c) Obiajulu.
(d) Obiolo St. Christopher.

4. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under four years.
(b) A little under seven years.
(c) A little under three years.
(d) A little under six years.

5. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(b) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(c) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(d) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?

2. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?

3. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?

4. What does the encounter with bribery on the way home cause Obi to think about the situation?

5. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?

(see the answer key)

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