1. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?
(a) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop him for driving without a license.
(b) After being stopped by the police, a lorry driver drives until his mate runs back and pays more than it would have cost.
(c) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the vehicle for speeding.
(d) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the driver for over-crowding.

2. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under three years.
(b) A little under six years.
(c) A little under seven years.
(d) A little under four years.

3. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(b) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.
(c) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(d) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."

4. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.
(b) He overdresses and talks too much.
(c) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.
(d) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.

5. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?
(a) Shakespeare's Sonnets.
(b) A.E. Houseman's "Collected Poems."
(c) A.E. Houseman's poems about Nigeria.
(d) T. S. Eliot's poetry collection.