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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 Obi's response when he and Clara go walking and she suddenly announces they cannot marry?
(a) He says he will pay more money for her.
(b) He calls it nonsense.
(c) He laughts at her, knowing she is joking.
(d) He thinks she is being coy.

2. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"
(a) She does not complain when he demands traditional African food which she does not care for.
(b) She does not complain when he drags her off to tennis which she hates.
(c) She does not complain about listening to Obi read poetry or about them going to lunch with Christopher whom she dislikes.
(d) She does not complain when he drags her to see war movies.

3. From which university has Christopher received his degree?
(a) University of Oxford.
(b) University of Cambridge.
(c) London School of Economics.
(d) University of London.

4. Where does Obi take Clara to celebrate his new car?
(a) They go to Ikeja for a special dinner.
(b) They go to the beach.
(c) They go to Okala for a special dinner.
(d) They go dancing at Okoro.

5. 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 comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(c) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
(d) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Obi goes for his job interview with the Public Services Commission?

2. After his discussion with Clara and then with Joseph, how does Obi express his defiance of opposition to his marrying Clara?

3. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?

4. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?

5. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What turn does the relationship between Obi and Clara take shortly after getting his new job?

2. Why does Obi accuse Joseph of having a colonial mentality When Obi and Joseph discuss Obi's job interview with the Public service Commission?

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

4. What two mistakes does Obi make when Obi attends reception held in Lagos by the Umuofian Progressive Union to welcome him home?

5. What sights does Obi observe and how does he respond When Obi returns to Lagos from England and visits a Lagos slum?

6. How welcoming is Mr. Green when Obi is introduced on his first day at work in the civil service?

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

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 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,?

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

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