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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 Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.
(b) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.
(c) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(d) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.

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

3. What foreshadows trouble for Obi when evening prayers are said on the first day of his visit home?
(a) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi suspects his mother is dying.
(b) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi believes something has happened to his sister.
(c) The prayers contain references to evil women and Obi believes they are cursing Clara.
(d) Obi believes references to the devil in the prayers are intended for Clara.

4. How does the author make it clear that Obi's financial situation is deteriorating after Obi resists Mr. Mark's offer of a bribe?
(a) He has fallen into debt with the UPU and owes someone at the office.
(b) He cannot find the money to pay John's fees and he owes Clara money.
(c) He cannot find the money he promised to send to his parents.
(d) Obi finds it hard to live on what remains after paying the UPU and sending money to help his parents.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

2. Which veteran civil servant is assigned to teach Obi about office administration?

3. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?

4. Which girl does Christopher consider marrying except for the fact that she is going away to study?

5. How does the author make it clear that the association between Nora and Pat, and Obi and Christopher is affected by racial issues?

(see the answer key)

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