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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?
(a) They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.
(b) They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."
(c) They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.
(d) They declare that it is good for a man to return home.

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

3. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.
(b) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.
(c) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(d) He echoes all of Obi's views.

4. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?
(a) That he hopes there will not be a quick descent into taking bribes.
(b) That he should not be "bone-lazy" but use his "loaf."
(c) That he should avoid the temptation of thinking he has arrived.
(d) That he hopes he learned something in England.

5. 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 the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.
(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 Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Obi first articulate his theory about corruption in Nigeria?

2. Why does Obi send for Charles Ibe when he sees his financial situation worsening?

3. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

4. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?

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

(see the answer key)

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