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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 the name of Obi's houseboy?
(a) Zaccheus.
(b) Zebedee.
(c) Zimonias.
(d) Zaccharia.

2. Where does Obi first articulate his theory about corruption in Nigeria?
(a) In a letter he wrote to the editor of a local newspaper.
(b) In a paper written while he was in high school.
(c) In a paper he read to the Nigerian Students' Union in London.
(d) In a paper presented to the UPU.

3. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.
(b) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
(c) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(d) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.

4. Where do Clara and Obi go with Christopher and his new girlfriend, Bisi?
(a) They go to the movie at the Imperial and then dancing.
(b) They go dancing and to dinner at the Imperial.
(c) They go to dinner and a movie at the Imperial and then dancing.
(d) They go dancing at the Imperial.

5. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?
(a) He asks Clara's father for her hand in marriage and gives her a ring.
(b) He obtains a marriage license and ring immediately.
(c) He drives her to Kingsway to buy an engagement ring and a Bible.
(d) He tells his parents he will marry Clara no matter what and buys her a ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi consider doing in order to meet his mounting debts after speaking with Charles Ibe?

2. How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first?

3. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?

4. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?

5. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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