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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(b) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.
(c) He echoes all of Obi's views.
(d) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.

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

3. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obiokola.
(b) Obiajulu.
(c) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(d) Obilo Isaac.

4. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?
(a) They cannot help themselves because they are born inferior.
(b) They are all physically and mentally backward.
(c) That Africans are too corrupt to benefit from European education.
(d) Africans are corrupt, sapped mentally and physically, and given a Western education that they do not know how to use.

5. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.
(b) In London.
(c) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(d) At Christopher's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What descriptive passage communicates the setting and culture in the Onitsha market?

2. How do Obi and Joseph plan to make a special entrance that will show off Obi's new car at the December meeting of the UPU?

3. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?

4. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?

5. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?

(see the answer key)

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