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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 surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?
(a) It is owned by an old Englishwoman.
(b) It is almost empty on a Saturday evening.
(c) It does not sell any African food.
(d) It is completely European in style and food.

2. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?
(a) On the SS Liverpool.
(b) On the MV Nigeria.
(c) On the MV Vasa.
(d) On the SS Lagos.

3. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.
(b) He overdresses and talks too much.
(c) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.
(d) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.

4. Who chairs the prayer meeting that Obi's parents called before Obi goes to England?
(a) Reverend Samuel Ikedi.
(b) Reverend Umuofia.
(c) Reverand Joseph Isaacs.
(d) Reverend Sam Ocala.

5. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?
(a) To see his uncle Okolo.
(b) For a job interview.
(c) His girlfriend, Clara, has a dressmaker there.
(d) To visit his friend Christopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

2. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?

3. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

4. How long does Obi stay in England?

5. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?

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