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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 is Obi's full name?
(a) Obilo Isaac.
(b) Obiokola.
(c) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(d) Obiajulu.

3. What is special about Obi's arrival in Onitsha, a few miles from his village?
(a) Everyone stays home from school and work to meet Obi.
(b) Village elders send a pleasure car to meet him on this special occasion.
(c) Obi's visit causes a few stares but most people go about their normal business.
(d) His father hires a bus to take all the relatives to meet him.

4. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?
(a) Ibo refuses to partake in the superstitious practices involving kola nuts.
(b) Isaac declares that although kola nuts are eaten in his Christian house, they are not sacrificed to idols.
(c) Isaac objects when the elders want to sprinkle kola nut oil in the house.
(d) Isaac refuses to partake in the breaking of Kola nuts on Ibo's head.

5. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?
(a) Churchill.
(b) Gandhi.
(c) Mussolini.
(d) Hitler.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which university has Christopher received his degree?

2. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?

3. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?

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

5. By using the expression "Augean stable", what literary device is the author using?

(see the answer key)

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