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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 reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(b) They reminisce about times in England.
(c) Both laugh about slipping on deck.
(d) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.

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

3. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to go to church and stay out of trouble.
(b) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.
(c) He is to study hard and not chase white women.
(d) He is to study hard and go often to church.

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

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

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 Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?

3. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

4. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?

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

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