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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What immediate financial benefits does Obi receive when he receives his letter of appointment?
(a) A £50 study grant and a car allowance.
(b) A car advance and a £60 outfit allowance.
(c) A £50 car allowance and a uniform.
(d) A £50 lunch allowance and a uniform.

2. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?
(a) They see nothing wrong with bribery.
(b) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.
(c) They are ashamed that their member could have brought such disgrace upon them.
(d) They believe that Obi's lack of experience cause him to take the money personally rather than through his houseboy.

3. What is Obi's response when Clara goes off with the doctor?
(a) Fearing losing Clara, he goes back to Christopher and breaks down emotionally.
(b) Fearing for Clara's life, he goes home and breaks down emotionally.
(c) Fearing losing Clara, he tries to follow the doctor's car, but gets lost and is nearly killed.
(d) Fearing for Clara's life, he goes to work and breaks down emotionally.

4. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."
(b) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
(c) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(d) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."

5. How does the author make it clear that the association between Nora and Pat, and Obi and Christopher is affected by racial issues?
(a) They are turned out after complaints from white nuns about colored boys on the courts.
(b) Obi and Christopher are asked not to visit again to prevent the girls being sent back to Ireland for going around with African men.
(c) Nora's mother asks them to leave because she does not want her daughter disgraced.
(d) They are turned out after complaints from white tennis players.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Obi finally reaches Clara's house, how does he relate the outcomes of his visit home?

2. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?

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. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?

5. Who is the judge at the trial of Obi Okonkwo as the novel opens?

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