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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obilo Isaac.
(b) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(c) Obiokola.
(d) Obiajulu.

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

3. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(b) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(c) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.
(d) He is completely rebuffed by her.

4. 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 a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.
(d) He promises to send money for food and medicine.

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

6. 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 believe that Obi's lack of experience cause him to take the money personally rather than through his houseboy.
(b) They see nothing wrong with bribery.
(c) They are ashamed that their member could have brought such disgrace upon them.
(d) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.

7. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to go to church and stay out of trouble.
(b) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.
(c) He is to study hard and not chase white women.
(d) He is to study hard and go often to church.

8. How does Obi respond to the two men he meets on his first day at work?
(a) He ignores Mr. Green and shows respect for Mr. Omo.
(b) He instantly likes Mr. Omo and dislikes Mr. Green.
(c) He instantly likes Mr. Green and ridicules Mr. Omo.
(d) He dislikes Mr. Green and views Mr. Omo as one of the old Africans.

9. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?
(a) Aquaspot.
(b) Port Maria.
(c) Funchal.
(d) Cameroon.

10. 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.

11. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?
(a) It is almost empty on a Saturday evening.
(b) It is owned by an old Englishwoman.
(c) It is completely European in style and food.
(d) It does not sell any African food.

12. What does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?
(a) How she delights in on-screen killing.
(b) How she cries at sad movies but loves to see them.
(c) How she hates British movies.
(d) How she gets caught up in every lover's quarrel.

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

14. 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 President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.
(c) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(d) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."

15. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?
(a) Isaac refuses to partake in the breaking of Kola nuts on Ibo's head.
(b) Isaac objects when the elders want to sprinkle kola nut oil in the house.
(c) Isaac declares that although kola nuts are eaten in his Christian house, they are not sacrificed to idols.
(d) Ibo refuses to partake in the superstitious practices involving kola nuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?

2. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?

3. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?

4. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?

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

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