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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?
(a) Isaac objects when the elders want to sprinkle kola nut oil in the house.
(b) Isaac refuses to partake in the breaking of Kola nuts on Ibo's head.
(c) Ibo refuses to partake in the superstitious practices involving kola nuts.
(d) Isaac declares that although kola nuts are eaten in his Christian house, they are not sacrificed to idols.

2. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He eats with his fingers.
(b) He does not eat any meat.
(c) He demands traditional Nigerian food.
(d) He drinks a lot of wine.

3. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?
(a) He tells his parents he will marry Clara no matter what and buys her a ring.
(b) He drives her to Kingsway to buy an engagement ring and a Bible.
(c) He asks Clara's father for her hand in marriage and gives her a ring.
(d) He obtains a marriage license and ring immediately.

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?
(a) The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.
(b) The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.
(c) The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
(d) The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.

5. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
(b) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."
(c) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(d) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

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

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

5. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?

(see the answer key)

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