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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Cameroon.
(b) Accra.
(c) Madeira.
(d) Lagos.

2. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?
(a) Isaac declares that although kola nuts are eaten in his Christian house, they are not sacrificed to idols.
(b) Ibo refuses to partake in the superstitious practices involving kola nuts.
(c) Isaac refuses to partake in the breaking of Kola nuts on Ibo's head.
(d) Isaac objects when the elders want to sprinkle kola nut oil in the house.

3. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(b) They reminisce about times in England.
(c) Both laugh about slipping on deck.
(d) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.

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) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.
(c) He speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.
(d) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.

5. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obiokola.
(b) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(c) Obiajulu.
(d) Obilo Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?

2. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?

3. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?

4. From which university has Christopher received his degree?

5. What happens that makes Obi smile while reading that evening?

(see the answer key)

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