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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

From whom does Obi borrow money to help out with Clara's abortion? (from Chapters 15-16)

From Sam Okoli.

From a moneylender.

From Clara's sister.

From Marie Tomlinson.

2.

What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return? (from Chapters 7-8)

The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.

The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.

The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."

The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.

3.

What are Obi's early responses to the death of his mother? (from Chapters 17-19)

He is relieved although it is too late to save the situation with Clara.

He cries like a child and feels guilty about not keeping vigil for his mother.

He believes maybe now he can marry Clara.

He is too overcome by all his troubles to feel anything for his mother.

4.

What does the author reveal about a special aspect of Nigerian culture, when the two couples go out on a date? (from Chapters 9-11)

There are three ways of dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three sections of the club: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three types of drinks at the bar: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three ways of dancing the "High-life": European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

5.

What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?" (from Chapters 12-14)

Biblical allusion.

Historical allusion.

Literary allusion.

Mythological allusion.

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