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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?
(a) Rum and Coke.
(b) Gin and tonic.
(c) Whiskey and soda.
(d) Martinis.

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

3. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.
(b) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.
(c) Too many uneducated people.
(d) Poor leadership.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?

2. What new post has Clara been offered while Obi has been dealing with his new job?

3. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?

4. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?

5. From which university has Christopher received his degree?

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