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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new evidence does Obi see about the pervasiveness of bribery in Nigeria on the way home on the wagon?
(a) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop him for driving without a license.
(b) After being stopped by the police, a lorry driver drives until his mate runs back and pays more than it would have cost.
(c) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the vehicle for speeding.
(d) The lorry driver bribes the police when they stop the driver for over-crowding.

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

3. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?
(a) Martinis.
(b) Rum and Coke.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Whiskey and soda.

4. Although Clara is businesslike when she visits Obi's cabin, what gives him hope that she is interested?
(a) She says in Ibo that they belong together.
(b) She says she is not seeing anyone.
(c) She says he is handsome.
(d) She tells him she likes him a little.

5. How does Obi try to help with the family's situation?
(a) He promises to send money each month to help his parents and to pay his brother's school fees.
(b) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.
(c) He promises to send money for food and medicine.
(d) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.

6. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
(a) Mr. MacMillan and Mrs. Wright.
(b) Mr. MacMillan, Stephen Udom, Mr. Jones and Clara.
(c) Mr. MacMillan and Clara.
(d) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.

7. What descriptive passage communicates the setting and culture in the Onitsha market?
(a) Children are dancing and playing drums while women sell garri.
(b) To the sound of blaring local music, men are selling a concoction, women sell garri, and give to a dancing beggar.
(c) Drunken men swagger in the street while women flirt and dance.
(d) There is a dancing beggar and men who sell "Long Life Mixture."

8. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?
(a) He leers at Clara while they are walking on Victoria Beach Road.
(b) He hassles them when they park on Victoria Beach Road thinking Clara is the wife of someone else. someone's else's wife.
(c) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road, questioning the source of Obi's car.
(d) He hassles them on Victoria Beach Road questioning how Obi can afford a driver.

9. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?
(a) He recalls how in England every occasion warranted drinking tea.
(b) He recalls playing boring cricket while in England.
(c) A song reminds him of Empire Day when Protestants and Catholic compete.
(d) He recalls with shame, singing God Save the Queen in England.

10. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?
(a) To avoid sleeping at his relative's house in the slum.
(b) To save money from paying a hotel bill.
(c) To avoid traveling the long distance to Umuofia.
(d) To avoid sleeping in a bad hotel paid for by the UPU.

11. 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 Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
(b) How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.
(c) How his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
(d) How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

12. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?
(a) Africans are corrupt, sapped mentally and physically, and given a Western education that they do not know how to use.
(b) They cannot help themselves because they are born inferior.
(c) They are all physically and mentally backward.
(d) That Africans are too corrupt to benefit from European education.

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

14. What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire?
(a) A radiogram that tapes and plays back conversations.
(b) A gramophone that changes records automatically.
(c) A television that records programs.
(d) A telephone that displays incoming calls.

15. 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) Obi's upbringing and education have made him a stranger in Nigeria.
(c) He believes his education can excuse his disregard for tradition.
(d) His years in England have made him resentful of African customs.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?

2. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?

3. Where in Lagos does Joseph live?

4. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?

5. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?

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