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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 is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
(b) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(c) There is no government agency to move them.
(d) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.

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

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

4. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?
(a) Obi is a prominent member of the UPU.
(b) Obi owes the UPU a lot of money for loans taken while he is studying.
(c) The UPU is co-defendant in the case.
(d) Obi is indebted to the UPU because of their funding of his education.

5. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He does not eat any meat.
(b) He eats with his fingers.
(c) He demands traditional Nigerian food.
(d) He drinks a lot of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?

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

3. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?

4. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?

5. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?

(see the answer key)

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