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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.
(b) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.
(c) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(d) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.

2. How does Obi feel after he resists the temptation to accept Mr. Mark's bribe?
(a) He feels wonderful because he will get a good review.
(b) He feels wonderful because he resisted his first temptation to accept a bribe.
(c) He feels wonderful because Clara sends a note agreeing to marry him.
(d) He feels wonderful because Marie says he did so well in the interview.

3. How does Christopher react to Obi's news that Clara might be pregnant?
(a) He immediately thinks of abortion.
(b) He comments that this shouold not encourage Obi to marry her.
(c) He comments that Obi might not be the father.
(d) He comments that this is a new and serious turn of events.

4. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Port Maria.
(b) Funchal.
(c) Aquaspot.
(d) Cameroon.

5. By using the expression "Augean stable", what literary device is the author using?
(a) Folklore allusion.
(b) Historical allusion.
(c) Biblical allusion.
(d) Mythological allusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What brings a bad end to the occasion at the end of the evening after the two couples have enjoyed themselves?

3. What is Obi's theory about corruption in Nigeria?

4. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?

5. How does Joseph respond upon hearing that Obi has purchased a ring for Clara?

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