1. What is Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship?
(a) Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.
(b) Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.
(c) Clara is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.
(d) Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.

2. How does the argument between Obi and Clara end on the night before he goes home?
(a) They part without any resolution.
(b) They end up in a physical fight.
(c) They terminate the relationship.
(d) They kiss passionately and make up.

3. What does Obi do while awaiting the results of his interview?
(a) He goes to Clara's village for a short visit with her parents.
(b) He goes to the Cameroon village for a short visit.
(c) He goes home to Umuofia for a short visit.
(d) He goes back to Obiajulu for a short visit.

4. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?
(a) To avoid sleeping at his relative's house in the slum.
(b) To avoid traveling the long distance to Umuofia.
(c) To avoid sleeping in a bad hotel paid for by the UPU.
(d) To save money from paying a hotel bill.

5. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
(b) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(c) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."
(d) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."

Short Answer Questions

1. While Obi tries to concentrate on work despite bad news from home, what comment about a Nigerian student does Mr. Green make while dictating a letter to Marie Tomlinson?

2. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?

3. From whom does Obi borrow money to help out with Clara's abortion?

4. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?

5. When Obi goes to visit Clara in hospital, what comments by the doctor foreshadow what will happen between Clara and Obi?

(see the answer key)

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