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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Obi mind when a long, noisy procession of the "Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim" delays his journey to Clara's house?
(a) He is in a panic because he does not know what to tell Clara.
(b) He knows she is working late and he will have time to think.
(c) It gives him the chance to change his mind and go home instead.
(d) He has decided to break off the engagement.

2. While Obi tries to concentrate on work despite bad news from home, what comment about a Nigerian student does Mr. Green make while dictating a letter to Marie Tomlinson?
(a) Green complains that all students supported by the government become greedy in their demands.
(b) Green complains about a student who expects the Government to support both him and his girlfriend.
(c) Green complains that Obi should have settled down before incurring so many debts.
(d) Green complains about workers borrowing money to support extravagant lifestyles.

3. How does Christopher react to Obi's news that Clara might be pregnant?
(a) He comments that this shouold not encourage Obi to marry her.
(b) He comments that Obi might not be the father.
(c) He immediately thinks of abortion.
(d) He comments that this is a new and serious turn of events.

4. What foreshadows trouble for Obi when evening prayers are said on the first day of his visit home?
(a) Obi believes references to the devil in the prayers are intended for Clara.
(b) The prayers contain references to evil women and Obi believes they are cursing Clara.
(c) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi believes something has happened to his sister.
(d) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi suspects his mother is dying.

5. What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?"
(a) Mythological allusion.
(b) Biblical allusion.
(c) Literary allusion.
(d) Historical allusion.

6. What causes the women to mock Obi when he visits Clara in the hospital?
(a) They mock him for thinking that his big government car gives him privileges.
(b) They mock him for crying in front of all the women.
(c) They mock him for going on his knees to beg Clara's forgiveness.
(d) They mock him for being over-excited and confused over a simple matter.

7. How do the visitors at Obi's home react after he has been there a couple of days?
(a) They become distant because he tries to stand up to his father for an unworthy woman.
(b) They are disappointed that Obi has lost touch with them.
(c) They take offense because he stays in his room and they are told he is ill.
(d) They feel closer to Obi because he accepts his father's decision.

8. After Clara and Obi discuss the situation concerning the response of his parents to their engagement, what comments of Clara foreshadow further trouble?
(a) She reveals that she is pregnant but wants him to leave it to her to manage it..
(b) Clara says there is something she had wanted to tell him, but she should be able to take care of it herself.
(c) She reveals that her parents are also against the marriage.
(d) She says she is in trouble at work but she is working things out.

9. Where do Clara and Obi go with Christopher and his new girlfriend, Bisi?
(a) They go to the movie at the Imperial and then dancing.
(b) They go dancing and to dinner at the Imperial.
(c) They go dancing at the Imperial.
(d) They go to dinner and a movie at the Imperial and then dancing.

10. How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first?
(a) The second doctor makes light of the situation and just tells them the cost.
(b) The second doctor is less caring, more business like, and more interested in money.
(c) The second doctor gives no advice but warns that abortions are illegal.
(d) The second doctor is more understanding because he is young.

11. Where do Christopher and Obi go to play tennis with Nora and Pat?
(a) The British tennis club.
(b) The Catholic convent.
(c) The Civil Servants' Tennis Club.
(d) The YMCA.

12. How does Obi's distraction about the situation with his family affect his journey back to Lagos?
(a) He drives quickly because he is anxious to get back to Clara.
(b) He decides to drive carefully so he can plan what to do.
(c) He drives in a daze and almost has a head-on collision.
(d) He drives recklessly because of his anger.

13. Why does Obi send for Charles Ibe when he sees his financial situation worsening?
(a) Obi is holding a promissory note to repay money that Ibe borrowed.
(b) Obi wants to collect a bribe that Ibe promised to pay him.
(c) Obi wants to borrow money from Ibe.
(d) Ibe knows a source of cheaper insurance.

14. What destroys Obi's hope for support from his mother for marrying Clara?
(a) The argument between Obi and Hannah makes Hannah's condition worsen.
(b) Hannah becomes boisterous and sends him away.
(c) Because Hannah curses Clara without hearing a word from Obi.
(d) Hannah threatens to kill herself if he marries Clara.

15. When Obi goes to visit Clara in hospital, what comments by the doctor foreshadow what will happen between Clara and Obi?
(a) The doctor says there is not much hope for Clara.
(b) The doctor says Clara has given up on Obi.
(c) The doctor says Clara might not want to see Obi.
(d) The doctor says Clara is too angry to speak to Obi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author make it clear that the association between Nora and Pat, and Obi and Christopher is affected by racial issues?

2. When Obi returns to work, what comments by Mr. Green continue to reflect his disrespect for Nigerians?

3. What does Obi consider doing in order to meet his mounting debts after speaking with Charles Ibe?

4. How does Obi respond when his father broaches the subject of his relationship with Clara?

5. How does Joseph show support for Obi after his mother dies?

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