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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?
(a) He recalls, "They that go down to the sea in ships."
(b) He recalls, "I must go down to the sea again."
(c) He recalls, "And into sea He stepped with is disciples."
(d) He recalls, "I see my God in the sea and the sky."

2. What is Christopher's usual response to Obi's comments about the civil service?
(a) He echoes all of Obi's views.
(b) He always finds an excuse for what Obi describes in the civil service.
(c) He ignores most of what Obi says.
(d) He opposes everything Obi says about the civil service.

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

4. According to a flashback, where does Obi first meet Clara?
(a) At Joseph's house in Lagos.
(b) At Christopher's house.
(c) In London.
(d) At his farewell prayer service in Lagos.

5. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obiajulu.
(b) Obiokola.
(c) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(d) Obilo Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?

2. What makes Obi go to a slum in Lagos when he returns from England?

3. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

4. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?

5. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?

(see the answer key)

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