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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 her only son.
(b) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.
(c) They have a special bond because he is the last child.
(d) They have a special bond since she cut her hand on a razor in his pocket.

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

3. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?
(a) A returning son has married a white woman.
(b) A returning son has not completed his studies.
(c) A returning son has divorced his wife.
(d) A returning daughter has married a white man.

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

5. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?
(a) He agrees with Obi.
(b) He suggests that Obi visit Clara's parents.
(c) He refuses to comment because he has already wrecked a friendship by giving marital advice.
(d) He agrees with Clara.

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

7. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He overdresses and talks too much.
(b) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.
(c) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.
(d) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.

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

9. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He eats with his fingers.
(b) He does not eat any meat.
(c) He drinks a lot of wine.
(d) He demands traditional Nigerian food.

10. 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 money for food and medicine.
(c) He promises to send a lump sum each month to cover their big expenses.
(d) He promises to send monthly sums to pay Charity's fees.

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

12. Who chairs the prayer meeting that Obi's parents called before Obi goes to England?
(a) Reverend Sam Ocala.
(b) Reverend Samuel Ikedi.
(c) Reverand Joseph Isaacs.
(d) Reverend Umuofia.

13. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.
(b) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(c) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.
(d) He echoes all of Obi's views.

14. How does Joseph interpret Obi's insistence on ignoring tradition and marrying Clara?
(a) Obi's upbringing and education have made him a stranger in Nigeria.
(b) He believes his education can excuse his disregard for tradition.
(c) His education cannot prevent him from being a fool in matters of the heart.
(d) His years in England have made him resentful of African customs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?

2. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?

3. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?

4. What are the villagers particularly happy about?

5. How do Obi and Joseph plan to make a special entrance that will show off Obi's new car at the December meeting of the UPU?

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