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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 see my God in the sea and the sky."
(b) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(c) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(d) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
2. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?
(a) To groom him for future political leadership.
(b) To help them with land cases.
(c) To help members with inheritance cases.
(d) To help them to defend those charged with bribery.
3. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.
(b) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.
(c) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.
(d) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.
4. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He drinks a lot of wine.
(b) He demands traditional Nigerian food.
(c) He does not eat any meat.
(d) He eats with his fingers.
5. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?
(a) The Chairman and Vice-President debate whether someone who knows book like Obi needs to "see" men.
(b) They state that someone with Obi's qualifications should be able to sidestep the bribery route.
(c) They talk openly about the importance of Obi making the rounds at the permanent secretaries' offices.
(d) They suggest that Obi should lose no time in making the right connections.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
2. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
3. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
4. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
5. What is Obi's full name?
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