1. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) Black men.
(b) Black politicians.
(c) White men.
(d) Black men and white men are equally involved.

2. Who chairs the prayer meeting that Obi's parents called before Obi goes to England?
(a) Reverend Sam Ocala.
(b) Reverend Umuofia.
(c) Reverand Joseph Isaacs.
(d) Reverend Samuel Ikedi.

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

4. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?
(a) After being stopped by the police, a lorry driver drives until his mate runs back and pays more than it would have cost.
(b) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop him for driving without a license.
(c) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the driver for over-crowding.
(d) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the vehicle for speeding.

5. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?
(a) The mind at last is at rest.
(b) The last of my father's children.
(c) One who will do great things.
(d) One born to woe.

Short Answer Questions

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?

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

3. How long does Obi stay in England?

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

5. How does Obi react when the commissioner asks him the offensive question?

(see the answer key)

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