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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 financial situation like as he is on his way home?
(a) He has less than he needs and owes money on John's school fees.
(b) He has only John's schoool fees and some small change.
(c) He has no money and will not be able to pay John's school fees.
(d) He has enough money because of his leave pay.

2. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To talk about the future.
(b) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(c) To distribute seasickness tablets.
(d) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.

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

4. What news from home necessitates Obi taking leave to visit his village?
(a) His father writes to say Obi's mother has been hospitalized and that he needs to discuss an urgent matter with Obi.
(b) Obi's mother dies and his father needs support.
(c) One of Obi's siblings has died and the family needs him.
(d) Obi's father becomes seriously ill and his mother wants him home.

5. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?
(a) It does not sell any African food.
(b) It is completely European in style and food.
(c) It is almost empty on a Saturday evening.
(d) It is owned by an old Englishwoman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?

2. What is Christopher's view about bribery?

3. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

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

5. How do the visitors at Obi's home react after he has been there a couple of days?

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