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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?
(a) He considers its meaning and is delighted when he finds out.
(b) He is embarrassed at the erotic words.
(c) He is amused that it contains erotic Ibo words.
(d) He wants to drown the noise out so he can concentrate on his thoughts.

2. What is Obi's theory about corruption in Nigeria?
(a) That corruption among whites is the foundation for all corruption.
(b) Obi believes corruption will end when the British leave.
(c) That only foreigners in high places can stamp out corruption.
(d) Nigeria will remain corrupt until the "old Africans" are replaced by young educated men.

3. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(b) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(c) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(d) He is completely rebuffed by her.

4. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.
(b) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.
(c) A mini bus going to a village.
(d) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.

5. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?
(a) He leers at Clara while they are walking on Victoria Beach Road.
(b) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road, questioning the source of Obi's car.
(c) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road questioning how Obi can afford a driver.
(d) He hassles them when they park on Victoria Beach Road thinking Clara is the wife of someone else. someone's else's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Obi react when the commissioner asks him the offensive question?

2. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?

3. After Clara and Obi discuss the situation concerning the response of his parents to their engagement, what comments of Clara foreshadow further trouble?

4. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?

5. What destroys Obi's hope for support from his mother for marrying Clara?

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