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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(b) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(c) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(d) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.

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

3. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Port Maria.
(b) Aquaspot.
(c) Funchal.
(d) Cameroon.

4. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.
(b) He overdresses and talks too much.
(c) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.
(d) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.

5. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?
(a) He sits with the elders and asks for more folk stories.
(b) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.
(c) He speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.
(d) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?

2. What does Obi do while awaiting the results of his interview?

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

4. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?

5. While Obi is home enjoying his interaction with his kinsmen, what thoughts does he have that indicate that he harbors resentment against the British?

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