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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Lagos does Joseph live?
(a) Ikoyi.
(b) Umuofia Park.
(c) Lagos Motor Park in the Obalende.
(d) The Motor Park in Umuofia.

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

3. What is Christopher's view about bribery?
(a) He says only acceptance of money constitutes bribery.
(b) He says everybody is influenced by something.
(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.

4. What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?"
(a) Literary allusion.
(b) Mythological allusion.
(c) Historical allusion.
(d) Biblical allusion.

5. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?
(a) Because of Obi's prominence as a young scholar educated at the expense of many poor Africans.
(b) Because he has such a prominent position in the civil service.
(c) Because he has taken so many bribes.
(d) Because he is a member of prominent political party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?

2. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?

3. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?

4. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?

5. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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