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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?
(a) Joseph advises Obi to aologize to the interviewing panel.
(b) Joseph says Obi will pay for his disrespect to the interviewers.
(c) Joseph advises Obi to get a job before arguing with commissioners.
(d) Joseph says that people needing jobs cannot afford to anger employers.

2. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.
(b) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(c) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.
(d) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.

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

4. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?
(a) He sits with the elders and asks for more folk stories.
(b) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.
(c) He speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.
(d) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Clara is businesslike when she visits Obi's cabin, what gives him hope that she is interested?

2. From which university has Christopher received his degree?

3. While Obi is home enjoying his interaction with his kinsmen, what thoughts does he have that indicate that he harbors resentment against the British?

4. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?

5. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?

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