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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 does the parcel that arrives from the general hospital while Obi is at work contain?
(a) Clara sends him a £100 note and asks him never to pay her back.
(b) Clara sends him the ring asking him to return it until they can afford it.
(c) Clara sends him a monetary gift from her father.
(d) Clara sends him £50 and Obi does not know how to return the money without offending her.

2. What does the encounter with bribery on the way home cause Obi to think about the situation?
(a) Obi concludes that bribery is an Augean stable that only foreigners can cean up.
(b) Obi wonders where to begin cleaning the Augean stable and thinks a dictator is necessary.
(c) Obi concludes that bribery is an Augean stable that requires educated people to clean it up.
(d) Obi concludes Lagos is an Augean stable and vows to clean it up.

3. How does Obi's distraction about the situation with his family affect his journey back to Lagos?
(a) He drives recklessly because of his anger.
(b) He drives in a daze and almost has a head-on collision.
(c) He decides to drive carefully so he can plan what to do.
(d) He drives quickly because he is anxious to get back to Clara.

4. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
(a) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.
(b) Mr. MacMillan and Clara.
(c) Mr. MacMillan, Stephen Udom, Mr. Jones and Clara.
(d) Mr. MacMillan and Mrs. Wright.

5. What is Obi's first impression of Marie Tomlinson, his co-worker at the office?
(a) That she is having an affair with a black clerk.
(b) That she is a spy.
(c) That she is carrying tales to Mr. Omo.
(d) That she is having an affair with the boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph interpret Obi's insistence on ignoring tradition and marrying Clara?

2. Why does Obi send for Charles Ibe when he sees his financial situation worsening?

3. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?

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

5. For what kind of leave does Obi apply when he has to go home to deal with the news he receives?

(see the answer key)

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