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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 moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(b) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(c) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."
(d) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."

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

3. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(b) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(c) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(d) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.

4. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) University of London.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) London School of Economics.
(d) University of Oxford.

5. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(b) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(c) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(d) He is completely rebuffed by her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?

2. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?

3. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?

4. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?

5. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?

(see the answer key)

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