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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?
(a) A returning son has divorced his wife.
(b) A returning son has married a white woman.
(c) A returning daughter has married a white man.
(d) A returning son has not completed his studies.

2. How does Obi react when the commissioner asks him the offensive question?
(a) He insults the comissioner and leaves.
(b) He calmly explains why he would never accept bribes.
(c) He bristles and considers the question useless.
(d) He remains silent until another question is asked.

3. What does Obi do while awaiting the results of his interview?
(a) He goes back to Obiajulu for a short visit.
(b) He goes to Clara's village for a short visit with her parents.
(c) He goes home to Umuofia for a short visit.
(d) He goes to the Cameroon village for a short visit.

4. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) They reminisce about times in England.
(b) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.
(c) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(d) Both laugh about slipping on deck.

5. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) London School of Economics.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) University of London.
(d) University of Oxford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?

2. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?

3. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

4. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?

5. What bothers Obi when he sees his parents when he goes home?

(see the answer key)

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