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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 £10 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 £4 a month.

2. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?
(a) Churchill.
(b) Mussolini.
(c) Gandhi.
(d) Hitler.

3. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?
(a) He wants to drown the noise out so he can concentrate on his thoughts.
(b) He considers its meaning and is delighted when he finds out.
(c) He is amused that it contains erotic Ibo words.
(d) He is embarrassed at the erotic words.

4. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Poor leadership.
(b) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.
(c) Too many uneducated people.
(d) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.

5. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Madeira.
(b) Accra.
(c) Cameroon.
(d) Lagos.

6. What old nickname of Obi's is revealed while Obi and Joseph are recalling old times?
(a) Word Warrior.
(b) Dictionary.
(c) Wordpower.
(d) Still Waters.

7. What comment do the elders make about Christianity when Isaac refuses to placate the rainmaker to prevent the rain threatening Obi's homecoming?
(a) Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
(b) There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.
(c) Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.
(d) Christianity is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.

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

9. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(b) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(c) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
(d) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.

10. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?
(a) To help members with inheritance cases.
(b) To help them with land cases.
(c) To help them to defend those charged with bribery.
(d) To groom him for future political leadership.

11. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) A mini bus going to a village.
(b) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.
(c) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.
(d) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.

12. What happens when Obi goes for his job interview with the Public Services Commission?
(a) Obi ridicules a panelist who falls asleep.
(b) Obi impresses the panel and they offer him a job imediately.
(c) Obi is bored and disinterested.
(d) Obi talks about modern poetry and novels.

13. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) London School of Economics.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) University of London.
(d) University of Oxford.

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

15. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?
(a) From Umuofia University.
(b) He is Clara's brother.
(c) From the Lagos slum where they went to school together.
(d) He is Obi's former classmate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi do while awaiting the results of his interview?

2. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?

3. By using the expression "Augean stable", what literary device is the author using?

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

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

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