1. What is Obi's financial situation like as he is on his way home?
(a) He has less than he needs and owes money on John's school fees.
(b) He has enough money because of his leave pay.
(c) He has no money and will not be able to pay John's school fees.
(d) He has only John's schoool fees and some small change.

2. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?
(a) He drinks a lot of wine.
(b) He eats with his fingers.
(c) He demands traditional Nigerian food.
(d) He does not eat any meat.

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

4. What foreshadows trouble for Obi when evening prayers are said on the first day of his visit home?
(a) The prayers contain references to evil women and Obi believes they are cursing Clara.
(b) Obi believes references to the devil in the prayers are intended for Clara.
(c) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi suspects his mother is dying.
(d) The prayers are filled with references to the devil and Obi believes something has happened to his sister.

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 that Obi should have settled down before incurring so many debts.
(c) Green complains about workers borrowing money to support extravagant lifestyles.
(d) Green complains about a student who expects the Government to support both him and his girlfriend.