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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 helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.
(b) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(c) Both laugh about slipping on deck.
(d) They reminisce about times in England.

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

3. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?
(a) Word Warrior.
(b) Wordpower.
(c) Still Waters.
(d) Dictionary.

4. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) London School of Economics.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) University of London.
(d) University of Oxford.

5. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Too many uneducated people.
(b) Poor leadership.
(c) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.
(d) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?

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

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

4. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?

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

(see the answer key)

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