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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
(b) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(c) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(d) There is no government agency to move them.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?
(a) At Yaba with her sister.
(b) At Osu.
(c) At Yaba with her mother.
(d) At Omuefia.

8. What immediate financial benefits does Obi receive when he receives his letter of appointment?
(a) A £50 car allowance and a uniform.
(b) A £50 study grant and a car allowance.
(c) A car advance and a £60 outfit allowance.
(d) A £50 lunch allowance and a uniform.

9. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.
(b) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(c) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.
(d) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.

10. What reason does Clara give for going to Obi's cabin?
(a) To distribute seasickness tablets.
(b) To talk about the future.
(c) To ask him about the dance where he said they met.
(d) To warn him that she is not interested in a relationship.

11. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?
(a) Obi declares his love and kisses Clara, who responds with a violent kiss.
(b) They deide to leave things as they are and "see what happens" in Lagos.
(c) They make plans to continue their relationship.
(d) They decide not to see each other again because Clara is betrothed.

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

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

14. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under seven years.
(b) A little under six years.
(c) A little under three years.
(d) A little under four years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

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

3. What is special about Obi's arrival in Onitsha, a few miles from his village?

4. Why does Obi hope to receive support from his mother for his plan to marry Clara?

5. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?

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