1. 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 only foreigners can cean up.
(b) Obi wonders where to begin cleaning the Augean stable and thinks a dictator is necessary.
(c) Obi concludes Lagos is an Augean stable and vows to clean it up.
(d) Obi concludes that bribery is an Augean stable that requires educated people to clean it up.

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

3. Who is Obi's new boss?
(a) Mr. Umuofia.
(b) Mr. Green.
(c) Mr. Omo.
(d) Mr. Okoli.

4. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?
(a) They have a special bond since she cut her hand on a razor in his pocket.
(b) They have a special bond because he is the last child.
(c) They have a special bond because he is her only son.
(d) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.

5. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?
(a) The Chairman and Vice-President debate whether someone who knows book like Obi needs to "see" men.
(b) They state that someone with Obi's qualifications should be able to sidestep the bribery route.
(c) They suggest that Obi should lose no time in making the right connections.
(d) They talk openly about the importance of Obi making the rounds at the permanent secretaries' offices.