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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(b) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(c) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(d) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.

2. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under four years.
(b) A little under six years.
(c) A little under seven years.
(d) A little under three years.

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

4. 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. MacMillan and Clara.
(d) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.

5. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?
(a) The Chairman and Vice-President debate whether someone who knows book like Obi needs to "see" men.
(b) They state that someone with Obi's qualifications should be able to sidestep the bribery route.
(c) They suggest that Obi should lose no time in making the right connections.
(d) They talk openly about the importance of Obi making the rounds at the permanent secretaries' offices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?

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

3. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

4. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?

5. What is Obi's full name?

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