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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 does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?
(a) How she delights in on-screen killing.
(b) How she gets caught up in every lover's quarrel.
(c) How she hates British movies.
(d) How she cries at sad movies but loves to see them.

2. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?
(a) To avoid sleeping at his relative's house in the slum.
(b) To avoid traveling the long distance to Umuofia.
(c) To avoid sleeping in a bad hotel paid for by the UPU.
(d) To save money from paying a hotel bill.

3. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(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 bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.

4. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under four years.
(b) A little under three years.
(c) A little under seven years.
(d) A little under six years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?

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. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?

4. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?

5. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?

(see the answer key)

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