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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?
(a) Obi is indebted to the UPU because of their funding of his education.
(b) Obi is a prominent member of the UPU.
(c) Obi owes the UPU a lot of money for loans taken while he is studying.
(d) The UPU is co-defendant in the case.

2. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?
(a) He is asleep at his desk and he refers to the necessity of rest at intervals during the work day.
(b) He jumps to his feet, grovels, and rebukes the junior clerk.
(c) He ignores the boss and reads a newspaper,
(d) He ignores Obi and grovels at Mr. Green.

3. Why is Clara upset with Obi when she hears about him contemplating a bank overdraft?
(a) Because he refuses to return the engagement ring and get back the money.
(b) Because he will not use money he set aside for the bride payment.
(c) Because he refuses the money offered by her parents.
(d) Because he did not ask her for money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

2. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?

3. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?

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

5. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?

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