1. What is special about Obi's arrival in Onitsha, a few miles from his village?
(a) Village elders send a pleasure car to meet him on this special occasion.
(b) Everyone stays home from school and work to meet Obi.
(c) His father hires a bus to take all the relatives to meet him.
(d) Obi's visit causes a few stares but most people go about their normal business.

2. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?
(a) To help them to defend those charged with bribery.
(b) To groom him for future political leadership.
(c) To help them with land cases.
(d) To help members with inheritance cases.

3. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?
(a) That his careless spending will rub off on Obi.
(b) That his womanizing will rub off on Obi.
(c) That Obi will waste his money entertaining Christopher.
(d) That Chrisopher will dissuade Obi from marrying her.

4. How does one leader respond when Obi asks the UPU leaders to give him a four-month grace period before he has to start paying off his loan?
(a) The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.
(b) The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.
(c) The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
(d) The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.

5. How does the author make it clear that Obi's financial situation is deteriorating after Obi resists Mr. Mark's offer of a bribe?
(a) He has fallen into debt with the UPU and owes someone at the office.
(b) He cannot find the money to pay John's fees and he owes Clara money.
(c) Obi finds it hard to live on what remains after paying the UPU and sending money to help his parents.
(d) He cannot find the money he promised to send to his parents.