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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 his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
(b) How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
(c) How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.
(d) How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

2. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?
(a) Sam and Christopher.
(b) Sara arrives with Sam Okoli.
(c) Sara's best friend arrives with Sam Okoli.
(d) Sam Okoli and Marie Atkinson.

3. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?
(a) They go dancing at Okoro.
(b) They go to Ikeja for a special dinner.
(c) They go to Okala for a special dinner.
(d) They go to the beach.

4. What does Obi consider doing in order to meet his mounting debts after speaking with Charles Ibe?
(a) Obi contemplates an overdraft of £50 at his bank.
(b) Obi considers asking Mr. Green for a loan.
(c) Obi contemplates withholding payments from the UPU.
(d) Obi considers asking Mr. Omo for a salary advance.

5. What is Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship?
(a) Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.
(b) Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.
(c) Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.
(d) Clara is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?

2. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?

3. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?

4. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?

5. How does Marie Tomlinson respond when she sees Obi's distress about his financial situation?

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