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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 Christopher's view about bribery?
(a) He says everybody is influenced by something.
(b) He says taking willing Elsie to bed after her interview does not qualify as bribery.
(c) He says only acceptance of money constitutes bribery.
(d) He says white members of the committee would have accepted Miss Mark's offer.

2. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?
(a) Whiskey and soda.
(b) Rum and Coke.
(c) Martinis.
(d) Gin and tonic.

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

4. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?
(a) They have a special bond since she cut her hand on a razor in his pocket.
(b) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.
(c) They have a special bond because he is the last child.
(d) They have a special bond because he is her only son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?

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

3. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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