1. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?
(a) He thinks it is necessary to live there to show that he has accomplished something.
(b) It makes Obi think of the twin kernels in palm-nuts: one shiny, black, and alive, and the other powdery, white, and dead.
(c) He thinks it will be good to live there when he gets his "European post."
(d) He wants Clara to be happy when they marry and go there to live.

2. What are the villagers particularly happy about?
(a) That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.
(b) That Obi has not forgotten his roots.
(c) That Obi is about to get a good job.
(d) That Obi has not brought home a white wife.

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

4. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(b) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.
(c) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.
(d) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.

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