View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which friend does Christopher say will help Obi and Clara to find a doctor?
(a) Miss Tomlinson.
(b) Umuofia.
(c) Okoli.
(d) James.

2. 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 speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.
(c) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.
(d) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.

3. What happens when Obi goes for his job interview with the Public Services Commission?
(a) Obi is bored and disinterested.
(b) Obi ridicules a panelist who falls asleep.
(c) Obi impresses the panel and they offer him a job imediately.
(d) Obi talks about modern poetry and novels.

4. What does the incident with Clara's abortion reveal about this aspect of life in Lagos?
(a) Abortions are inexpensive but dangerous.
(b) Abortions are illegal and expensive.
(c) Everyone looks down on a girl who has an abortion.
(d) Abortions are safe but expensive.

5. What news from home necessitates Obi taking leave to visit his village?
(a) Obi's father becomes seriously ill and his mother wants him home.
(b) One of Obi's siblings has died and the family needs him.
(c) Obi's mother dies and his father needs support.
(d) His father writes to say Obi's mother has been hospitalized and that he needs to discuss an urgent matter with Obi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Christopher deal with Obi's feelings about his mother's threat of suicide?

2. Who is Obi's new boss?

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

4. How bad is the situation when Obi's insurance bill actually arrives?

5. By using the expression "Augean stable", what literary device is the author using?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 441 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample