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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
(a) Mr. MacMillan, Stephen Udom, Mr. Jones and Clara.
(b) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.
(c) Mr. MacMillan and Mrs. Wright.
(d) Mr. MacMillan and Clara.

2. What does the encounter with bribery on the way home cause Obi to think about the situation?
(a) Obi concludes that bribery is an Augean stable that requires educated people to clean it up.
(b) Obi wonders where to begin cleaning the Augean stable and thinks a dictator is necessary.
(c) Obi concludes that bribery is an Augean stable that only foreigners can cean up.
(d) Obi concludes Lagos is an Augean stable and vows to clean it up.

3. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?
(a) Gin and tonic.
(b) Rum and Coke.
(c) Martinis.
(d) Whiskey and soda.

4. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(b) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.
(c) To distribute seasickness tablets.
(d) To talk about the future.

5. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?
(a) He recalls how in England every occasion warranted drinking tea.
(b) A song reminds him of Empire Day when Protestants and Catholic compete.
(c) He recalls with shame, singing God Save the Queen in England.
(d) He recalls playing boring cricket while in England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?

3. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?

4. How does one leader respond when Obi asks the UPU leaders to give him a four-month grace period before he has to start paying off his loan?

5. What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire?

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