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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reminds Obi of his first day at school when he shows up at work on his first day in the civil service?
(a) How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.
(b) How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
(c) How his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
(d) How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

2. Why does Obi send for Charles Ibe when he sees his financial situation worsening?
(a) Obi wants to borrow money from Ibe.
(b) Obi is holding a promissory note to repay money that Ibe borrowed.
(c) Ibe knows a source of cheaper insurance.
(d) Obi wants to collect a bribe that Ibe promised to pay him.

3. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Lagos.
(b) Madeira.
(c) Accra.
(d) Cameroon.

4. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?
(a) He hassles them when they park on Victoria Beach Road thinking Clara is the wife of someone else. someone's else's wife.
(b) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road questioning how Obi can afford a driver.
(c) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road, questioning the source of Obi's car.
(d) He leers at Clara while they are walking on Victoria Beach Road.

5. On what assumption does Mr. Green find it necessary to warn Obi about paying his car insurance?
(a) The educated rarely think about tomorrow.
(b) He knows Obi is careless with details.
(c) He believes Obi will do a back door deal if Mr. Green does not watch carefully.
(d) He believes Obi is irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which girl does Christopher consider marrying except for the fact that she is going away to study?

2. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?

3. How does the author suggest that there is more than tennis to the relationship that Obi and Christoper have with Nora and Pat?

4. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?

5. How does the author use the conversation between Obi and Marie Tomlinson to broaden the portrayal of Mr. Green's character?

(see the answer key)

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