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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the judge at the trial of Obi Okonkwo as the novel opens?
(a) Justice William Galloway.
(b) Christopher Josephs.
(c) Sam Okoli.
(d) Isaac Galloway.

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

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

4. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(b) He echoes all of Obi's views.
(c) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.
(d) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.

5. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(b) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(c) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(d) He is completely rebuffed by her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

2. Although Clara is businesslike when she visits Obi's cabin, what gives him hope that she is interested?

3. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?

4. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"

5. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?

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