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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?
(a) She is from the outcast village of Ofuemi.
(b) She is already promised to a member of her tribe.
(c) She cannot bear him children.
(d) She is osu.

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

3. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?
(a) He suggests that Obi visit Clara's parents.
(b) He refuses to comment because he has already wrecked a friendship by giving marital advice.
(c) He agrees with Obi.
(d) He agrees with Clara.

4. How does Obi respond when his father broaches the subject of his relationship with Clara?
(a) Obi says he wants to meet her people and start negotiations.
(b) Obi says he loves her and will marry her no matter what.
(c) Obi says he is not sure whether he should marry Clara.
(d) Obi says he is worried about the relationship.

5. How does Joseph respond upon hearing that Obi has purchased a ring for Clara?
(a) He asks him to consider his poor parents who are going to be disappointed.
(b) He asks him to consider the effect on the future of both Clara and himself.
(c) He asks him to consider the poor people who paid for his education.
(d) He asks Obi to consider future generations and those who paid for his education

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?

2. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?

3. For what kind of leave does Obi apply when he has to go home to deal with the news he receives?

4. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?

5. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?

(see the answer key)

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