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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 Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship?
(a) Clara is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.
(b) Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.
(c) Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.
(d) Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.

2. 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.

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

4. What brings Obi additional criticism when his mother dies?
(a) They hear of him getting an osu woman pregnant.
(b) People criticize the paltry funeral held for the mother of a civil servant.
(c) They hear of him forcing Clara to have an abortion.
(d) He fails to turn up in time for his mother's funeral.

5. For what kind of leave does Obi apply when he has to go home to deal with the news he receives?
(a) Local leave.
(b) Special leave.
(c) Departmental leave.
(d) Personal leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the circumstances surrounding Clara's hospitalization contribute to Obi's eventual downfall?

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

4. What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?"

5. To which literary character does Obi compare Mr. Green?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first?

2. Why is Obi distressed by the reaction of his mother when they discuss Obi's plan to marry Clara?

3. Describe the two specific events after the death of Obi's mother that indicates that Obi has broken his resolve against accepting bribes.

4. Why does the author place emphasis on describing Obi's deteriorating financial situation after the incidents with Mr. Mark and Elsie, his sister?

5. What mixed reactions does Obi display in response to his mother's death?

6. When Obi reaches home, how does the author use descriptions of the rooms of Obi's parents to portray their characters?

7. As Obi and Marie Tomlinson become more cordial to each other, how does the author use these two characters to vary the portrayal of Mr. Green?

8. How do the incidents at the Roman Catholic convent in demonstrate limitations on social relationships in Lagos?

9. What mixed feelings does Obi have about resisting the temptation to accept Mr. Mark's bribe?

10. What happens When Obi and Clara visit the first doctor about her pregnancy?

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