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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 happens when Obi goes for his job interview with the Public Services Commission?
(a) Obi is bored and disinterested.
(b) Obi impresses the panel and they offer him a job imediately.
(c) Obi ridicules a panelist who falls asleep.
(d) Obi talks about modern poetry and novels.

2. What is Christopher's view about bribery?
(a) He says everybody is influenced by something.
(b) He says only acceptance of money constitutes bribery.
(c) He says white members of the committee would have accepted Miss Mark's offer.
(d) He says taking willing Elsie to bed after her interview does not qualify as bribery.

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

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

5. Why does Marie Tomlinson become suspicious when Mr. Mark asks to speak confidentially with Obi at the office?
(a) His mannerisms are secretive.
(b) His clothing is suspicious.
(c) Mr. Mark asks to talk confidentially to Obi and he speaks in Ibo.
(d) He hands Obi a sealed envelope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?

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

3. What is Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship?

4. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?

5. What descriptive passage communicates the setting and culture in the Onitsha market?

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