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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(b) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.
(c) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.
(d) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.
2. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(b) There is no government agency to move them.
(c) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(d) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
3. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?
(a) Because he is a member of prominent political party.
(b) Because he has taken so many bribes.
(c) Because he has such a prominent position in the civil service.
(d) Because of Obi's prominence as a young scholar educated at the expense of many poor Africans.
4. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?
(a) The last of my father's children.
(b) The mind at last is at rest.
(c) One born to woe.
(d) One who will do great things.
5. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He echoes all of Obi's views.
(b) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.
(c) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(d) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.
Short Answer Questions
1. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?
2. Who is the judge at the trial of Obi Okonkwo as the novel opens?
3. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?
4. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?
5. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?
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