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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?
(a) She is already promised to a member of her tribe.
(b) She cannot bear him children.
(c) She is osu.
(d) She is from the outcast village of Ofuemi.

2. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?
(a) Obi is indebted to the UPU because of their funding of his education.
(b) Obi owes the UPU a lot of money for loans taken while he is studying.
(c) The UPU is co-defendant in the case.
(d) Obi is a prominent member of the UPU.

3. 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 that Obi should have settled down before incurring so many debts.
(b) Green complains that all students supported by the government become greedy in their demands.
(c) Green complains about a student who expects the Government to support both him and his girlfriend.
(d) Green complains about workers borrowing money to support extravagant lifestyles.

4. Which friend does Christopher say will help Obi and Clara to find a doctor?
(a) Umuofia.
(b) James.
(c) Miss Tomlinson.
(d) Okoli.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?

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. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?

4. How does Christopher deal with Obi's feelings about his mother's threat of suicide?

5. How does Marie Tomlinson respond when she sees Obi's distress about his financial situation?

(see the answer key)

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