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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 is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.
(b) A mini bus going to a village.
(c) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.
(d) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.

2. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.
(b) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.
(c) Too many uneducated people.
(d) Poor leadership.

3. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) Black politicians.
(b) Black men and white men are equally involved.
(c) White men.
(d) Black men.

4. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?
(a) He sits with the elders and asks for more folk stories.
(b) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.
(c) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.
(d) He speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.

5. What happens that makes Obi smile while reading that evening?
(a) Obi writes a poem that evening.
(b) Obi re-reads his first collection of poems written while he was studying.
(c) Obi finds an old paper on which he had written a poem about Nigeria.
(d) Obi reads his poetry to remind him of the carefree days in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author make it clear that Obi's financial situation is deteriorating after Obi resists Mr. Mark's offer of a bribe?

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

3. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?

4. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?

5. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?

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