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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 Obi respond to the two men he meets on his first day at work?
(a) He dislikes Mr. Green and views Mr. Omo as one of the old Africans.
(b) He instantly likes Mr. Green and ridicules Mr. Omo.
(c) He ignores Mr. Green and shows respect for Mr. Omo.
(d) He instantly likes Mr. Omo and dislikes Mr. Green.

2. 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 Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.
(b) The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.
(c) The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
(d) The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.

3. What reminds Obi of his first day at school when he shows up at work on his first day in the civil service?
(a) How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.
(b) How his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
(c) How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
(d) How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

4. Which girl does Christopher consider marrying except for the fact that she is going away to study?
(a) Bisi.
(b) Florence.
(c) Clara.
(d) Nora.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?

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

3. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?

4. What worries does Obi have about the expectations of the people at home as he makes his journey home?

5. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?

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