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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Obi tell Christopher a story about a catechist twenty years before who was in such a hurry to marry that she cut her education short and was bitter?
(a) To encourage Christopher to consider becoming a Christian.
(b) To demonstrate the troubles men encounter because of women.
(c) To prevent Christopher from causing a woman to be bitter about being prevented from completing her studies.
(d) To warn Christopher about the dangers of having more than one woman.

2. While Obi tries to concentrate on work despite bad news from home, what comment about a Nigerian student does Mr. Green make while dictating a letter to Marie Tomlinson?
(a) Green complains about a student who expects the Government to support both him and his girlfriend.
(b) Green complains that all students supported by the government become greedy in their demands.
(c) Green complains about workers borrowing money to support extravagant lifestyles.
(d) Green complains that Obi should have settled down before incurring so many debts.

3. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) There is no government agency to move them.
(b) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(c) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
(d) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.

4. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?
(a) He agrees with Clara.
(b) He refuses to comment because he has already wrecked a friendship by giving marital advice.
(c) He suggests that Obi visit Clara's parents.
(d) He agrees with Obi.

5. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?
(a) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.
(b) They have a special bond because he is her only son.
(c) They have a special bond since she cut her hand on a razor in his pocket.
(d) They have a special bond because he is the last child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Obi's first impression of Marie Tomlinson, his co-worker at the office?

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

3. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?

4. What feelings does Obi have when he sees his mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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