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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?
(a) At Omuefia.
(b) At Osu.
(c) At Yaba with her mother.
(d) At Yaba with her sister.

3. How does Obi react when the commissioner asks him the offensive question?
(a) He insults the comissioner and leaves.
(b) He calmly explains why he would never accept bribes.
(c) He remains silent until another question is asked.
(d) He bristles and considers the question useless.

4. Why does Obi send for Charles Ibe when he sees his financial situation worsening?
(a) Obi wants to collect a bribe that Ibe promised to pay him.
(b) Obi wants to borrow money from Ibe.
(c) Ibe knows a source of cheaper insurance.
(d) Obi is holding a promissory note to repay money that Ibe borrowed.

5. Why is Clara upset with Obi when she hears about him contemplating a bank overdraft?
(a) Because he will not use money he set aside for the bride payment.
(b) Because he refuses the money offered by her parents.
(c) Because he did not ask her for money.
(d) Because he refuses to return the engagement ring and get back the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?

2. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?

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

4. What immediate financial benefits does Obi receive when he receives his letter of appointment?

5. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?

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