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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?
(a) That his womanizing will rub off on Obi.
(b) That Chrisopher will dissuade Obi from marrying her.
(c) That his careless spending will rub off on Obi.
(d) That Obi will waste his money entertaining Christopher.

2. How does Obi eventually feel about his mother's death?
(a) He is angry about losing Clara for nothing.
(b) He feels peace as his mother's memory fades.
(c) He cannot recall his mother and feels only anger.
(d) He feels lonely and disappointed bu also relieved.

3. How does the relationship between Obi and Marie Tomlinson develop after she witnesses Obi's distress about his finances?
(a) Obi and Marie Tomlinson are on a first-name basis and speak frankly about many things, including Mr. Green.
(b) They have become distant and speak only about work.
(c) They have not recovered from the heated argument about Obi's unpaid debt.
(d) They have become intimate and share many activities.

4. What does Clara say about their engagement the night before Obi goes home on leave?
(a) She says they should make it a long one so there is time for everyone to adjust.
(b) She suggests they shorten the engagement and just get married.
(c) She suggests they postpone announcing it.
(d) She says it is in everyone's best interest to call it off.

5. What do the villagers accuse Obi of after his mother is buried?
(a) Obi is called a beast who abandons his kin for sweet things.
(b) They accuse Obi of being ungrateful and wicked to his own.
(c) They accuse Obi of giving up his mother for an osu woman.
(d) They accuse Obi of stealing from his own mother to be with an osu woman.

6. How does the author suggest that there is more than tennis to the relationship that Obi and Christoper have with Nora and Pat?
(a) He writes that Obi kisses Pat passionately and the Mother sees them.
(b) He writes that Nora rebuffs Obi's passionate kiss, saying it is a sin for Catholics.
(c) He writes that Obi accuses Nora and Pat of racism because they rebuff their advances.
(d) He writes that Obi and Christopher quarrel over Nora.

7. How does Marie Tomlinson respond when she sees Obi's distress about his financial situation?
(a) She commiserates with him about the high costs in Nigeria.
(b) She offers to lend him money.
(c) She blames him for living above his means.
(d) She says all the educated Nigerians are the same; they have no financial discipline.

8. How bad is the situation when Obi's insurance bill actually arrives?
(a) The insurance costs £60 and Obi has £15 in the bank.
(b) The insurance costs £42 and Obi has £13 in the bank.
(c) The insurance costs twice what Obi expected.
(d) The insurance has to be paid much sooner than Obi expected.

9. What does the incident with Clara's abortion reveal about this aspect of life in Lagos?
(a) Abortions are inexpensive but dangerous.
(b) Abortions are safe but expensive.
(c) Everyone looks down on a girl who has an abortion.
(d) Abortions are illegal and expensive.

10. What is Obi's initial response when his father forbids him to marry Clara?
(a) He tells his father he is a hypocrite to say he is a Christian.
(b) He quotes the Bible and storms out of the room in anger.
(c) He quotes the Bible and says he will marry Clara no matter what.
(d) He insists that the Bible says in Christ there are no bond or free.

11. What are the contents of the letter from Obi that Clara later returns?
(a) His offer to marry her no matter what.
(b) His apology and his admission that there is no hope for them.
(c) His admission that he has wronged Clara terribly and his plea for another chance.
(d) His offer to make it all up to her and take her away from the problems.

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

13. What does Obi consider doing in order to meet his mounting debts after speaking with Charles Ibe?
(a) Obi considers asking Mr. Omo for a salary advance.
(b) Obi considers asking Mr. Green for a loan.
(c) Obi contemplates withholding payments from the UPU.
(d) Obi contemplates an overdraft of £50 at his bank.

14. What is Obi's financial situation like as he is on his way home?
(a) He has only John's schoool fees and some small change.
(b) He has no money and will not be able to pay John's school fees.
(c) He has enough money because of his leave pay.
(d) He has less than he needs and owes money on John's school fees.

15. What are Obi's early responses to the death of his mother?
(a) He is relieved although it is too late to save the situation with Clara.
(b) He cries like a child and feels guilty about not keeping vigil for his mother.
(c) He believes maybe now he can marry Clara.
(d) He is too overcome by all his troubles to feel anything for his mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Obi finally reaches Clara's house, how does he relate the outcomes of his visit home?

4. From whom does Obi borrow money to help out with Clara's abortion?

5. What is Christopher's view about bribery?

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