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

2. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) Black politicians.
(b) White men.
(c) Black men and white men are equally involved.
(d) Black men.

3. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?
(a) They decide not to see each other again because Clara is betrothed.
(b) They deide to leave things as they are and "see what happens" in Lagos.
(c) They make plans to continue their relationship.
(d) Obi declares his love and kisses Clara, who responds with a violent kiss.

4. How does one leader respond when Obi asks the UPU leaders to give him a four-month grace period before he has to start paying off his loan?
(a) The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
(b) The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.
(c) The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.
(d) The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.

5. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(b) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(c) He is completely rebuffed by her.
(d) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new expense does Obi assume when he gets his new car that suggests another symbol of his status?

2. How does the argument between Obi and Clara end on the night before he goes home?

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. What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?"

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