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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What new post has Clara been offered while Obi has been dealing with his new job?
(a) Assistant Nursing Sister.
(b) Assistant Matron.
(c) Nursing Sister.
(d) Matron.

3. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?
(a) They go to the beach.
(b) They go to Okala for a special dinner.
(c) They go to Ikeja for a special dinner.
(d) They go dancing at Okoro.

4. What is Obi's response when he and Clara go walking and she suddenly announces they cannot marry?
(a) He thinks she is being coy.
(b) He says he will pay more money for her.
(c) He calls it nonsense.
(d) He laughts at her, knowing she is joking.

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

6. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?
(a) To visit his friend Christopher.
(b) To see his uncle Okolo.
(c) For a job interview.
(d) His girlfriend, Clara, has a dressmaker there.

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

8. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.
(b) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(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."

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

10. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?
(a) On the SS Lagos.
(b) On the SS Liverpool.
(c) On the MV Vasa.
(d) On the MV Nigeria.

11. What are the villagers particularly happy about?
(a) That Obi has not forgotten his roots.
(b) That Obi has not brought home a white wife.
(c) That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.
(d) That Obi is about to get a good job.

12. How is the veteran civil servant characterized when Obi first meets him and the boss comes in demanding a specific file?
(a) He is asleep at his desk and he refers to the necessity of rest at intervals during the work day.
(b) He ignores the boss and reads a newspaper,
(c) He ignores Obi and grovels at Mr. Green.
(d) He jumps to his feet, grovels, and rebukes the junior clerk.

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

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

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 declares that although kola nuts are eaten in his Christian house, they are not sacrificed to idols.
(b) Isaac objects when the elders want to sprinkle kola nut oil in the house.
(c) Ibo refuses to partake in the superstitious practices involving kola nuts.
(d) Isaac refuses to partake in the breaking of Kola nuts on Ibo's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?

2. What descriptive passage communicates the setting and culture in the Onitsha market?

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

4. What comment do the elders make about Christianity when Isaac refuses to placate the rainmaker to prevent the rain threatening Obi's homecoming?

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

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