1. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) White men.
(b) Black men.
(c) Black politicians.
(d) Black men and white men are equally involved.

2. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?
(a) Sara arrives with Sam Okoli.
(b) Sam Okoli and Marie Atkinson.
(c) Sam and Christopher.
(d) Sara's best friend arrives with Sam Okoli.

3. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Funchal.
(b) Port Maria.
(c) Aquaspot.
(d) Cameroon.

4. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.
(b) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(c) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.
(d) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

2. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?

3. From which university has Christopher received his degree?

4. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?

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

(see the answer key)

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