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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.
(d) They declare that it is good for a man to return home.

3. 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 is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.
(b) There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.
(c) Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
(d) Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.

4. 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 Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(d) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.

5. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?
(a) Because of Obi's prominence as a young scholar educated at the expense of many poor Africans.
(b) Because he has such a prominent position in the civil service.
(c) Because he has taken so many bribes.
(d) Because he is a member of prominent political party.

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

7. Who is Obi's new boss?
(a) Mr. Green.
(b) Mr. Omo.
(c) Mr. Umuofia.
(d) Mr. Okoli.

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

9. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?
(a) Zebedee.
(b) Zimonias.
(c) Zaccharia.
(d) Zaccheus.

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

11. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) In London.
(b) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(c) At Christopher's house.
(d) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.

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

13. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?
(a) It makes them feel they are really back home.
(b) The houseboy insists that this is the way to eat the food he cooks.
(c) They do not care what they do at home even though elsewhere they observe customs.
(d) They find it tastes better and throw off the pretense that it is uncivilized.

14. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) Black men and white men are equally involved.
(b) White men.
(c) Black men.
(d) Black politicians.

15. Which veteran civil servant is assigned to teach Obi about office administration?
(a) Mr. Umuofia.
(b) Mr. Omo.
(c) Mr. Green.
(d) Mr. Okoli.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new post has Clara been offered while Obi has been dealing with his new job?

2. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

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

4. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?

5. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?

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