1. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?
(a) It is nothing like his life in England.
(b) It has not changed in all the years Obi has been away.
(c) It is a far cry from the sweet Nigeria about which he writes a nostalgic poem in England.
(d) It is the same life to which Obi must return after being educated.

2. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(b) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.
(c) To distribute seasickness tablets.
(d) To talk about the future.

3. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?
(a) My Heart is Still in Africa.
(b) The Lost Continent.
(c) Things Fall Apart.
(d) The Heart of the Matter.

4. What does the parcel that arrives from the general hospital while Obi is at work contain?
(a) Clara sends him a monetary gift from her father.
(b) Clara sends him a £100 note and asks him never to pay her back.
(c) Clara sends him £50 and Obi does not know how to return the money without offending her.
(d) Clara sends him the ring asking him to return it until they can afford it.

5. How does the author use the conversation between Obi and Marie Tomlinson to broaden the portrayal of Mr. Green's character?
(a) He writes that Miss Tomlinson finds a devout Christian and Obi believes Green has admirable qualities.
(b) He writes that Tomlinson considers him a hypocrite and Obi believes that Green hates Africa.
(c) He writes that both Miss Tomlinson and Obi find Mr. Green a good advisor.
(d) He writes that Obi considers Green an oppressor and Miss Tomlinson admires Green's discipline.