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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 cynical feeling does Obi have about seeing how insistent the Marks family is on doing whatever it takes for Elsie to get a scholarship?
(a) A degree can make a clerk into what all Nigerians dream of becoming--more like the white man.
(b) A degree can turn a clerk into a senior civil servant at £570 plus amenities--the next best thing to being a white man.
(c) A degree can turn a clerk into a senior civil servant with a high salary--the next best thing to being European.
(d) A degree can turn a clerk into a European.

2. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) University of Cambridge.
(b) London School of Economics.
(c) University of Oxford.
(d) University of London.

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

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

5. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) Black politicians.
(b) Black men and white men are equally involved.
(c) White men.
(d) Black men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which literary character does Obi compare Mr. Green?

3. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?

4. What is Obi's financial situation like as he is on his way home?

5. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

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