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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 brings a bad end to the occasion at the end of the evening after the two couples have enjoyed themselves?
(a) The couples are held up on their way to the car.
(b) Obi's car is missing from the parking lot.
(c) Clara's money is missing from Obi's car.
(d) Christopher's car is missing from the parking lot.

2. What does the parcel that arrives from the general hospital while Obi is at work contain?
(a) Clara sends him a £100 note and asks him never to pay her back.
(b) Clara sends him £50 and Obi does not know how to return the money without offending her.
(c) Clara sends him the ring asking him to return it until they can afford it.
(d) Clara sends him a monetary gift from her father.

3. How do the circumstances surrounding Clara's hospitalization contribute to Obi's eventual downfall?
(a) They lead to his mother's death and Obi's decision to return to England.
(b) They lead to Clara's death, more expenses, and his loss of hope.
(c) They lead to their break-up and the worsening of his financial situation.
(d) They cause him to leave Clara and become more careless about money, finally accepting a bribe.

4. How does Joseph show support for Obi after his mother dies?
(a) He offers to find Clara and bring her back.
(b) Joseph brings beer for delegations of UPU mourners who might drop by.
(c) He offers to go with him to the village even though it wil be after his mother's funeral.
(d) He stays and talks with him through the night.

5. While Obi tries to concentrate on work despite bad news from home, what comment about a Nigerian student does Mr. Green make while dictating a letter to Marie Tomlinson?
(a) Green complains that all students supported by the government become greedy in their demands.
(b) Green complains about workers borrowing money to support extravagant lifestyles.
(c) Green complains about a student who expects the Government to support both him and his girlfriend.
(d) Green complains that Obi should have settled down before incurring so many debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Christopher react to Obi's news that Clara might be pregnant?

2. What is Christopher's reaction when Obi shares with him the outcomes of his talks with his parents about marrying Clara?

3. When Obi goes to visit Clara in hospital, what comments by the doctor foreshadow what will happen between Clara and Obi?

4. How does the argument between Obi and Clara end on the night before he goes home?

5. What is Obi's response when Clara goes off with the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Christopher's reaction When Obi tells Christopher about Elsie Mark's visit ho his home and his decision to turn her down?

2. What makes Obi decide to apply for local leave and visit his home?

3. What event illustrates the seriousness with which those who want scholarships After Mr. Mark's visit to Obi's office treat applications?

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

5. What are the examples evident of the author's use of humor When Christopher and Obi take Clara and Bisi dancing at the Imperial?

6. When Obi leaves Clara to go off with the doctor who is going to perform the abortion, how does the author reveal the extent of Obi's distress?

7. What cynical comment does the author make concerning Obi's feelings about Elsie Mark's determination to get a scholarship when Elsie Mark visits Obi?

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

9. Describe briefly the incidents that occur between Obi and Clara on the night before Obi leaves for his visit to his home.

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

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