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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
(b) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(c) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(d) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."

4. 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.

5. What is the meaning of Obi's full name?
(a) The mind at last is at rest.
(b) The last of my father's children.
(c) One who will do great things.
(d) One born to woe.

6. 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."

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

8. 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 see nothing wrong with bribery.
(b) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.
(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.

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

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 he is her only son.
(d) They have a special bond because she was the one who told him old African stories.

15. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?
(a) He sits with the elders and asks for more folk stories.
(b) He speaks Ibo whenever possible and feels shame for using English to a Nigerian.
(c) He enjoys the dancing and singing and is nostalgic.
(d) The celebrations cause him to become tearful and nostalgic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?

2. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"

3. What immediate financial benefits does Obi receive when he receives his letter of appointment?

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

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

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