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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Obi react to a song that the traders are singing while continuing his journey home on the wagon?
(a) He is amused that it contains erotic Ibo words.
(b) He considers its meaning and is delighted when he finds out.
(c) He wants to drown the noise out so he can concentrate on his thoughts.
(d) He is embarrassed at the erotic words.

3. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.
(b) In London.
(c) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(d) At Christopher's house.

4. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?
(a) She is from the outcast village of Ofuemi.
(b) She is already promised to a member of her tribe.
(c) She is osu.
(d) She cannot bear him children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?

2. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?

3. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?

4. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?

5. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theory has he developed about ending corruption in Nigeria Before Obi begins to work? How has it evolved and why is it ironic?

2. Before going to England, Obi spends time in Lagos with Joseph Okeke. Who is Joseph and how is he connected with Obi?

3. What does Joseph find surprising and what does Obi find disappointing When Obi Joseph takes Obi to dinner at the Pine grove?

4. What references to bribery show that the members are very familiar with corruption in Nigeria At the reception held to welcome Obi home?

5. How does the incident with the police and the lorry driver on the way to Umuofia affect Obi's views about getting rid of bribery?

6. What immediate effect does Obi's new job have on his financial status and on Clara?

7. What warning does the Rev. Samuel Ikedi give to Obi On the occasion of the banquet that Obi's father Isaac hold for him before he goes to study in England,?

8. What views about the "bride-price" do Obi and Joseph discuss after speaking about Obi's job interview?

9. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in a rage?

10. What internal conflict does Obi experience while he is on his first visit with his father at home?

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