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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.
(b) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.
(c) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(d) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.
2. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?
(a) To visit his friend Christopher.
(b) For a job interview.
(c) To see his uncle Okolo.
(d) His girlfriend, Clara, has a dressmaker there.
3. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?
(a) A song reminds him of Empire Day when Protestants and Catholic compete.
(b) He recalls playing boring cricket while in England.
(c) He recalls with shame, singing God Save the Queen in England.
(d) He recalls how in England every occasion warranted drinking tea.
4. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to go to church and stay out of trouble.
(b) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.
(c) He is to study hard and not chase white women.
(d) He is to study hard and go often to church.
5. 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 Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(c) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(d) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
Short Answer Questions
1. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
2. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
3. How does Obi react when the commissioner asks him the offensive question?
4. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
5. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?
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