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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?
(a) The Sand Castle restaurant.
(b) The Palm Grove restaurant.
(c) The Port Royal restaurant.
(d) The Tennis Club restaurant.

2. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.
(b) To distribute seasickness tablets.
(c) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(d) To talk about the future.

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

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

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) Black men.
(d) White men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?

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

4. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?

5. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?

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