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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 does Obi respond to the two men he meets on his first day at work?
(a) He ignores Mr. Green and shows respect for Mr. Omo.
(b) He instantly likes Mr. Omo and dislikes Mr. Green.
(c) He instantly likes Mr. Green and ridicules Mr. Omo.
(d) He dislikes Mr. Green and views Mr. Omo as one of the old Africans.

2. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(b) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.
(c) They reminisce about times in England.
(d) Both laugh about slipping on deck.

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

4. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?
(a) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.
(b) They see nothing wrong with bribery.
(c) They are ashamed that their member could have brought such disgrace upon them.
(d) They believe that Obi's lack of experience cause him to take the money personally rather than through his houseboy.

5. How does Joseph respond upon hearing that Obi has purchased a ring for Clara?
(a) He asks Obi to consider future generations and those who paid for his education
(b) He asks him to consider the effect on the future of both Clara and himself.
(c) He asks him to consider the poor people who paid for his education.
(d) He asks him to consider his poor parents who are going to be disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?

2. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?

3. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?

4. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?

5. What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire?

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