1. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(b) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(c) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(d) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.

2. What is Obi's response when he and Clara go walking and she suddenly announces they cannot marry?
(a) He laughts at her, knowing she is joking.
(b) He says he will pay more money for her.
(c) He calls it nonsense.
(d) He thinks she is being coy.

3. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(b) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(c) There is no government agency to move them.
(d) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.

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

5. What cynical feeling does Obi have about seeing how insistent the Marks family is on doing whatever it takes for Elsie to get a scholarship?
(a) A degree can turn a clerk into a senior civil servant with a high salary--the next best thing to being European.
(b) A degree can turn a clerk into a senior civil servant at £570 plus amenities--the next best thing to being a white man.
(c) A degree can make a clerk into what all Nigerians dream of becoming--more like the white man.
(d) A degree can turn a clerk into a European.