1. Where do Clara and Obi go with Christopher and his new girlfriend, Bisi?
(a) They go dancing at the Imperial.
(b) They go to dinner and a movie at the Imperial and then dancing.
(c) They go to the movie at the Imperial and then dancing.
(d) They go dancing and to dinner at the Imperial.

2. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?
(a) They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."
(b) They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.
(c) They declare that it is good for a man to return home.
(d) They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.

3. What is Obi's theory about corruption in Nigeria?
(a) Obi believes corruption will end when the British leave.
(b) That only foreigners in high places can stamp out corruption.
(c) That corruption among whites is the foundation for all corruption.
(d) Nigeria will remain corrupt until the "old Africans" are replaced by young educated men.

4. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?
(a) That he hopes there will not be a quick descent into taking bribes.
(b) That he should avoid the temptation of thinking he has arrived.
(c) That he should not be "bone-lazy" but use his "loaf."
(d) That he hopes he learned something in England.

5. 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 Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.
(c) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(d) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.