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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?
(a) It makes Obi think of the twin kernels in palm-nuts: one shiny, black, and alive, and the other powdery, white, and dead.
(b) He thinks it is necessary to live there to show that he has accomplished something.
(c) He wants Clara to be happy when they marry and go there to live.
(d) He thinks it will be good to live there when he gets his "European post."

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

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

4. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?
(a) Joseph advises Obi to aologize to the interviewing panel.
(b) Joseph advises Obi to get a job before arguing with commissioners.
(c) Joseph says that people needing jobs cannot afford to anger employers.
(d) Joseph says Obi will pay for his disrespect to the interviewers.

5. How is it made clear that the matter is not over after Obi resists Mr. Mark's offer of a bribe?
(a) Elsie, Mr. Mark's sister, turns up at the office later the same afternoon.
(b) Elsie, Mr. Mark's sister, visits Obi at home.
(c) Mr. Mark calls the office and threatens Obi.
(d) Mr. Mark's father turns up at the office later the same afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christopher's view about bribery?

2. While Obi is home enjoying his interaction with his kinsmen, what thoughts does he have that indicate that he harbors resentment against the British?

3. How does Obi feel after he resists the temptation to accept Mr. Mark's bribe?

4. How does the relationship between Obi and Marie Tomlinson develop after she witnesses Obi's distress about his finances?

5. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?

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