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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Obi's financial situation like as he is on his way home?
(a) He has less than he needs and owes money on John's school fees.
(b) He has enough money because of his leave pay.
(c) He has only John's schoool fees and some small change.
(d) He has no money and will not be able to pay John's school fees.

2. Why does Marie Tomlinson become suspicious when Mr. Mark asks to speak confidentially with Obi at the office?
(a) Mr. Mark asks to talk confidentially to Obi and he speaks in Ibo.
(b) His mannerisms are secretive.
(c) His clothing is suspicious.
(d) He hands Obi a sealed envelope.

3. What is Obi's response when he and Clara go walking and she suddenly announces they cannot marry?
(a) He laughts at her, knowing she is joking.
(b) He calls it nonsense.
(c) He says he will pay more money for her.
(d) He thinks she is being coy.

4. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?
(a) He ignores Obi and grovels at Mr. Green.
(b) He is asleep at his desk and he refers to the necessity of rest at intervals during the work day.
(c) He jumps to his feet, grovels, and rebukes the junior clerk.
(d) He ignores the boss and reads a newspaper,

5. When Obi arrives home, what descriptions does the author give of his parents' rooms?
(a) Isaac's room is filled with printed materials, while Hannah's is full of mundane things.
(b) Both are in a disheveled condition.
(c) Both rooms are exactly as Obi remembers them from childhood.
(d) Isaac's room has been cleared for Hannah to get more space.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Christopher react to Obi's news that Clara might be pregnant?

2. When Obi finally reaches Clara's house, how does he relate the outcomes of his visit home?

3. What character traits does Christopher display in the incident when he and Obi discuss the possibility of Clara's pregnancy?

4. How does the relationship between Obi and Marie Tomlinson develop after she witnesses Obi's distress about his finances?

5. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?

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