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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?
(a) It is completely European in style and food.
(b) It is owned by an old Englishwoman.
(c) It does not sell any African food.
(d) It is almost empty on a Saturday evening.

2. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.
(b) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(c) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.
(d) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.

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 ignores most of what Obi says.
(c) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.
(d) He echoes all of Obi's views.

4. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?
(a) Because he is a member of prominent political party.
(b) Because he has taken so many bribes.
(c) Because he has such a prominent position in the civil service.
(d) Because of Obi's prominence as a young scholar educated at the expense of many poor Africans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?

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

3. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?

4. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?

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

(see the answer key)

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