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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) Isaac Galloway.
(b) Justice William Galloway.
(c) Christopher Josephs.
(d) Sam Okoli.

2. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.
(b) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.
(c) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.
(d) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.

3. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He drinks a lot of wine.
(b) He does not eat any meat.
(c) He demands traditional Nigerian food.
(d) He eats with his fingers.

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

5. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) At Christopher's house.
(b) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.
(c) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(d) In London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?

2. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?

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

4. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

5. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?

(see the answer key)

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