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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 comment do the elders make about Christianity when Isaac refuses to placate the rainmaker to prevent the rain threatening Obi's homecoming?
(a) Christianity is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.
(b) Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
(c) Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.
(d) There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.

2. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.
(b) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.
(c) A mini bus going to a village.
(d) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.

3. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?
(a) He wants to drown the noise out so he can concentrate on his thoughts.
(b) He considers its meaning and is delighted when he finds out.
(c) He is embarrassed at the erotic words.
(d) He is amused that it contains erotic Ibo words.

4. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?
(a) To help members with inheritance cases.
(b) To help them to defend those charged with bribery.
(c) To help them with land cases.
(d) To groom him for future political leadership.

5. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Cameroon.
(b) Port Maria.
(c) Aquaspot.
(d) Funchal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?

2. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"

3. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?

4. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?

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

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