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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "God's Case no Appeal" that Obi comes across on the way home to await his interview results?
(a) A boat anchored at the Lagos dock.
(b) A mini bus going to a village.
(c) The Mammy wagon in which he rides first class.
(d) A demonstration against a court case in Lagos.

2. Why does Obi insist on moving in to stay with Joseph?
(a) To avoid sleeping at his relative's house in the slum.
(b) To avoid traveling the long distance to Umuofia.
(c) To avoid sleeping in a bad hotel paid for by the UPU.
(d) To save money from paying a hotel bill.

3. What does Obi consider doing in order to meet his mounting debts after speaking with Charles Ibe?
(a) Obi considers asking Mr. Green for a loan.
(b) Obi contemplates an overdraft of £50 at his bank.
(c) Obi contemplates withholding payments from the UPU.
(d) Obi considers asking Mr. Omo for a salary advance.

4. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?
(a) Zaccheus.
(b) Zimonias.
(c) Zaccharia.
(d) Zebedee.

5. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?
(a) He agrees with Clara.
(b) He refuses to comment because he has already wrecked a friendship by giving marital advice.
(c) He agrees with Obi.
(d) He suggests that Obi visit Clara's parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?

2. What reminds Obi of his first day at school when he shows up at work on his first day in the civil service?

3. What offensive question does the commissioner who has been sleeping in the interview ask Obi when he wakes up?

4. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?

5. By using the expression "Augean stable", what literary device is the author using?

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