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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 happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(b) He is completely rebuffed by her.
(c) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(d) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.

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

3. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Madeira.
(b) Accra.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Cameroon.

4. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.
(b) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(c) In London.
(d) At Christopher's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?

2. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

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

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

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

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