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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Lagos does Joseph live?
(a) Ikoyi.
(b) Lagos Motor Park in the Obalende.
(c) Umuofia Park.
(d) The Motor Park in Umuofia.

2. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?
(a) They go to the beach.
(b) They go dancing at Okoro.
(c) They go to Okala for a special dinner.
(d) They go to Ikeja for a special dinner.

3. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?
(a) They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.
(b) They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."
(c) They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.
(d) They declare that it is good for a man to return home.

4. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?
(a) The Lost Continent.
(b) My Heart is Still in Africa.
(c) Things Fall Apart.
(d) The Heart of the Matter.

5. What does Obi do while awaiting the results of his interview?
(a) He goes to the Cameroon village for a short visit.
(b) He goes home to Umuofia for a short visit.
(c) He goes to Clara's village for a short visit with her parents.
(d) He goes back to Obiajulu for a short visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?

2. Who is Obi's new boss?

3. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?

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

5. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?

(see the answer key)

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