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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joseph interpret Obi's insistence on ignoring tradition and marrying Clara?
(a) His education cannot prevent him from being a fool in matters of the heart.
(b) Obi's upbringing and education have made him a stranger in Nigeria.
(c) His years in England have made him resentful of African customs.
(d) He believes his education can excuse his disregard for tradition.

2. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?
(a) That his careless spending will rub off on Obi.
(b) That Chrisopher will dissuade Obi from marrying her.
(c) That Obi will waste his money entertaining Christopher.
(d) That his womanizing will rub off on Obi.

3. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?
(a) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road, questioning the source of Obi's car.
(b) He leers at Clara while they are walking on Victoria Beach Road.
(c) He hassles them when they park on Victoria Beach Road thinking Clara is the wife of someone else. someone's else's wife.
(d) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road questioning how Obi can afford a driver.

4. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.
(b) To talk about the future.
(c) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(d) To distribute seasickness tablets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?

2. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?

3. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?

4. What is Christopher's view about bribery?

5. Which veteran civil servant is assigned to teach Obi about office administration?

(see the answer key)

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