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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 is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.
(b) A mini bus going to a village.
(c) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.
(d) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.

2. While Obi is home enjoying his interaction with his kinsmen, what thoughts does he have that indicate that he harbors resentment against the British?
(a) He tells the villagers he has deliberately resisted learning English ways while he studied in England.
(b) He wishes the English could hear people engaged in Ibo conversation, enjoying life.
(c) He compares the lively village culture with the staid, boring ways of the English.
(d) He wishes the English could see the Nigerian culture and appreciate the customs.

3. 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 Nigeria.
(d) On the MV Vasa.

4. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?
(a) Poor leadership.
(b) Letting old men rise to the top by bribery and then expecting to be paid off for everything.
(c) Too many uneducated people.
(d) A shortage of bright young black men to run things.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What references are made to suggest that the UPU leaders are very aware of the prevalence of bribery in government circles?

2. As the celebration continues, how does the author use an argument about kola nuts to reveal the clash between Christian beliefs and folklore?

3. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?

4. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?

5. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Obi especially interested in a new arrival at the Pine Grove while he and Joseph are there?

3. 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,?

4. 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?

5. What story does Joseph recall about Obi's school days while he and Obi are at dinner at the Pine Grove?

6. How is Joseph proven wrong about his assumption that the owner of the Palm Grove is a Syrian?

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

8. What does Obi encounter that reminds him about the prevalence of bribery when going home for a short visit while waiting for the result of his interview?

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

10. What are the main events involving Obi at the December meeting of the UPU attended by Joseph and Obi?

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