1. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?
(a) He ignores the boss and reads a newspaper,
(b) He ignores Obi and grovels at Mr. Green.
(c) He jumps to his feet, grovels, and rebukes the junior clerk.
(d) He is asleep at his desk and he refers to the necessity of rest at intervals during the work day.

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

3. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?
(a) He asks Clara's father for her hand in marriage and gives her a ring.
(b) He drives her to Kingsway to buy an engagement ring and a Bible.
(c) He tells his parents he will marry Clara no matter what and buys her a ring.
(d) He obtains a marriage license and ring immediately.

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

5. What does Clara say about their engagement the night before Obi goes home on leave?
(a) She suggests they shorten the engagement and just get married.
(b) She suggests they postpone announcing it.
(c) She says it is in everyone's best interest to call it off.
(d) She says they should make it a long one so there is time for everyone to adjust.