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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bothers Obi when he sees his parents when he goes home?
(a) Their poverty and age.
(b) Their frail health and their poverty.
(c) Their poverty and disappointment in him.
(d) Their illness and age.

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

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

4. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.
(b) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.
(c) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.
(d) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.

5. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?
(a) Sam Okoli and Marie Atkinson.
(b) Sam and Christopher.
(c) Sara's best friend arrives with Sam Okoli.
(d) Sara arrives with Sam Okoli.

6. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?
(a) Joseph says Obi will pay for his disrespect to the interviewers.
(b) Joseph advises Obi to get a job before arguing with commissioners.
(c) Joseph advises Obi to aologize to the interviewing panel.
(d) Joseph says that people needing jobs cannot afford to anger employers.

7. While Obi is home enjoying his interaction with his kinsmen, what thoughts does he have that indicate that he harbors resentment against the British?
(a) He wishes the English could see the Nigerian culture and appreciate the customs.
(b) He compares the lively village culture with the staid, boring ways of the English.
(c) He tells the villagers he has deliberately resisted learning English ways while he studied in England.
(d) He wishes the English could hear people engaged in Ibo conversation, enjoying life.

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

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

10. 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) Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.
(c) Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
(d) There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.

11. What is special about Obi's arrival in Onitsha, a few miles from his village?
(a) Village elders send a pleasure car to meet him on this special occasion.
(b) Obi's visit causes a few stares but most people go about their normal business.
(c) His father hires a bus to take all the relatives to meet him.
(d) Everyone stays home from school and work to meet Obi.

12. 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.

13. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(b) They reminisce about times in England.
(c) Both laugh about slipping on deck.
(d) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.

14. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?
(a) They have a special bond because he is the last child.
(b) They have a special bond since she cut her hand on a razor in his pocket.
(c) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.
(d) They have a special bond because he is her only son.

15. Where does Joseph Okeke take Obi after the reception?
(a) The Palm Grove restaurant.
(b) The Tennis Club restaurant.
(c) The Port Royal restaurant.
(d) The Sand Castle restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?

2. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?

3. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?

4. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?

5. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?

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