1. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?
(a) A.E. Houseman's "Collected Poems."
(b) A.E. Houseman's poems about Nigeria.
(c) T. S. Eliot's poetry collection.
(d) Shakespeare's Sonnets.

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

3. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.
(b) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.
(c) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.
(d) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.

4. What is Obi's theory about corruption in Nigeria?
(a) Obi believes corruption will end when the British leave.
(b) That only foreigners in high places can stamp out corruption.
(c) Nigeria will remain corrupt until the "old Africans" are replaced by young educated men.
(d) That corruption among whites is the foundation for all corruption.

5. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?
(a) A returning son has not completed his studies.
(b) A returning son has married a white woman.
(c) A returning son has divorced his wife.
(d) A returning daughter has married a white man.