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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 is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.
(b) Too many uneducated people.
(c) Poor leadership.
(d) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.
2. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?
(a) He recalls playing boring cricket while in England.
(b) A song reminds him of Empire Day when Protestants and Catholic compete.
(c) He recalls how in England every occasion warranted drinking tea.
(d) He recalls with shame, singing God Save the Queen in England.
3. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?
(a) To avoid sleeping in a bad hotel paid for by the UPU.
(b) To avoid traveling the long distance to Umuofia.
(c) To save money from paying a hotel bill.
(d) To avoid sleeping at his relative's house in the slum.
4. What comment do the elders make about Christianity when Isaac refuses to placate the rainmaker to prevent the rain threatening Obi's homecoming?
(a) Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
(b) Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.
(c) Christianity is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.
(d) There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.
5. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?
(a) The Lost Continent.
(b) The Heart of the Matter.
(c) Things Fall Apart.
(d) My Heart is Still in Africa.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?
2. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?
3. How long does Obi stay in England?
4. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?
5. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
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