1. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(b) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(c) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(d) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.

2. Who is the judge at the trial of Obi Okonkwo as the novel opens?
(a) Sam Okoli.
(b) Christopher Josephs.
(c) Justice William Galloway.
(d) Isaac Galloway.

3. What reminds Obi of his first day at school when he shows up at work on his first day in the civil service?
(a) How his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
(b) How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
(c) How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.
(d) How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

4. What feelings does Obi have when he sees his mother?
(a) He is encouraged to see her improvement.
(b) He is relieved that she is not as bad as he feared.
(c) He is frightened to see how much weight she has lost.
(d) He is full of grief over her emaciated condition.

5. What new expense does Obi assume when he gets his new car that suggests another symbol of his status?
(a) Obi has a driver, whom he hires for £4 a month.
(b) Obi has a valet whom he pays £10 a month.
(c) Obi has a houseboy whom he pays £4 a month.
(d) Obi has a driver whom he hires for £10 a month.