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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(b) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(c) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
(d) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.

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

3. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?
(a) They go to Okala for a special dinner.
(b) They go to the beach.
(c) They go to Ikeja for a special dinner.
(d) They go dancing at Okoro.

4. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?
(a) He ignores Obi and grovels at Mr. Green.
(b) He ignores the boss and reads a newspaper,
(c) He jumps to his feet, grovels, and rebukes the junior clerk.
(d) He is asleep at his desk and he refers to the necessity of rest at intervals during the work day.

5. What new post has Clara been offered while Obi has been dealing with his new job?
(a) Assistant Matron.
(b) Matron.
(c) Nursing Sister.
(d) Assistant Nursing Sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Obi when he sees his parents when he goes home?

2. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?

3. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?

4. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

5. Who chairs the prayer meeting that Obi's parents called before Obi goes to England?

(see the answer key)

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