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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Literary allusion.

Historical allusion.

Mythological allusion.

Biblical allusion.

2.

How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea? (from Chapters 5-6)

They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.

They declare that it is good for a man to return home.

They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."

They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.

3.

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

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

He believes maybe now he can marry Clara.

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

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

4.

What are the villagers particularly happy about? (from Chapters 5-6)

That Obi has not forgotten his roots.

That Obi is about to get a good job.

That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.

That Obi has not brought home a white wife.

5.

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

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

The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.

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

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

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