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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joseph interpret Obi's insistence on ignoring tradition and marrying Clara?
(a) His education cannot prevent him from being a fool in matters of the heart.
(b) He believes his education can excuse his disregard for tradition.
(c) His years in England have made him resentful of African customs.
(d) Obi's upbringing and education have made him a stranger in Nigeria.

2. How does the relationship between Obi and Marie Tomlinson develop after she witnesses Obi's distress about his finances?
(a) They have not recovered from the heated argument about Obi's unpaid debt.
(b) They have become distant and speak only about work.
(c) Obi and Marie Tomlinson are on a first-name basis and speak frankly about many things, including Mr. Green.
(d) They have become intimate and share many activities.

3. What causes the women to mock Obi when he visits Clara in the hospital?
(a) They mock him for thinking that his big government car gives him privileges.
(b) They mock him for being over-excited and confused over a simple matter.
(c) They mock him for going on his knees to beg Clara's forgiveness.
(d) They mock him for crying in front of all the women.

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

5. How does Joseph show support for Obi after his mother dies?
(a) Joseph brings beer for delegations of UPU mourners who might drop by.
(b) He stays and talks with him through the night.
(c) He offers to find Clara and bring her back.
(d) He offers to go with him to the village even though it wil be after his mother's funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Obi's distraction about the situation with his family affect his journey back to Lagos?

2. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?

3. What does the author reveal about a special aspect of Nigerian culture, when the two couples go out on a date?

4. How does one leader respond when Obi asks the UPU leaders to give him a four-month grace period before he has to start paying off his loan?

5. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?

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