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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?
(a) Whiskey and soda.
(b) Martinis.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Rum and Coke.

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

3. To which literary character does Obi compare Mr. Green?
(a) Kurtz in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness."
(b) Pip in "Great Expectations."
(c) Hamlet in Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
(d) Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."

4. How does the relationship between Obi and Marie Tomlinson develop after she witnesses Obi's distress about his finances?
(a) They have not recovered from the heated argument about Obi's unpaid debt.
(b) They have become distant and speak only about work.
(c) Obi and Marie Tomlinson are on a first-name basis and speak frankly about many things, including Mr. Green.
(d) They have become intimate and share many activities.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

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

4. How does Joseph respond upon hearing that Obi has purchased a ring for Clara?

5. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?

(see the answer key)

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