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

2. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?
(a) Obi owes the UPU a lot of money for loans taken while he is studying.
(b) The UPU is co-defendant in the case.
(c) Obi is a prominent member of the UPU.
(d) Obi is indebted to the UPU because of their funding of his education.

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

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

5. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
(a) Mr. MacMillan, Stephen Udom, Mr. Jones and Clara.
(b) Mr. MacMillan and Mrs. Wright.
(c) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.
(d) Mr. MacMillan and Clara.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?

4. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?

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

(see the answer key)

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