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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?
(a) They deide to leave things as they are and "see what happens" in Lagos.
(b) They decide not to see each other again because Clara is betrothed.
(c) They make plans to continue their relationship.
(d) Obi declares his love and kisses Clara, who responds with a violent kiss.

2. What does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?
(a) How she delights in on-screen killing.
(b) How she hates British movies.
(c) How she gets caught up in every lover's quarrel.
(d) How she cries at sad movies but loves to see them.

3. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?
(a) It is a far cry from the sweet Nigeria about which he writes a nostalgic poem in England.
(b) It is nothing like his life in England.
(c) It has not changed in all the years Obi has been away.
(d) It is the same life to which Obi must return after being educated.

4. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Cameroon.
(b) Madeira.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Accra.

5. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to study hard and go often to church.
(b) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.
(c) He is to study hard and not chase white women.
(d) He is to go to church and stay out of trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?

2. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?

3. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?

4. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?

5. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?

(see the answer key)

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