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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 is Obi's initial response when his father forbids him to marry Clara?
(a) He quotes the Bible and says he will marry Clara no matter what.
(b) He tells his father he is a hypocrite to say he is a Christian.
(c) He quotes the Bible and storms out of the room in anger.
(d) He insists that the Bible says in Christ there are no bond or free.

2. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Cameroon.
(b) Funchal.
(c) Aquaspot.
(d) Port Maria.

3. 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 ignores Mr. Green and shows respect for Mr. Omo.
(c) He instantly likes Mr. Omo and dislikes Mr. Green.
(d) He instantly likes Mr. Green and ridicules Mr. Omo.

4. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(b) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(c) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."
(d) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."

5. Although Clara is businesslike when she visits Obi's cabin, what gives him hope that she is interested?
(a) She says he is handsome.
(b) She tells him she likes him a little.
(c) She says in Ibo that they belong together.
(d) She says she is not seeing anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?

2. How does the author suggest that there is more than tennis to the relationship that Obi and Christoper have with Nora and Pat?

3. 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?

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

5. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?

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