1. How does Obi respond to the two men he meets on his first day at work?
(a) He dislikes Mr. Green and views Mr. Omo as one of the old Africans.
(b) He instantly likes Mr. Omo and dislikes Mr. Green.
(c) He ignores Mr. Green and shows respect for Mr. Omo.
(d) He instantly likes Mr. Green and ridicules Mr. Omo.

2. What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return?
(a) The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
(b) The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
(c) The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
(d) The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.

3. What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?"
(a) Literary allusion.
(b) Mythological allusion.
(c) Historical allusion.
(d) Biblical allusion.

4. What destroys Obi's hope for support from his mother for marrying Clara?
(a) Because Hannah curses Clara without hearing a word from Obi.
(b) Hannah threatens to kill herself if he marries Clara.
(c) The argument between Obi and Hannah makes Hannah's condition worsen.
(d) Hannah becomes boisterous and sends him away.

5. How do the visitors at Obi's home react after he has been there a couple of days?
(a) They take offense because he stays in his room and they are told he is ill.
(b) They are disappointed that Obi has lost touch with them.
(c) They feel closer to Obi because he accepts his father's decision.
(d) They become distant because he tries to stand up to his father for an unworthy woman.