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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who chairs the prayer meeting that Obi's parents called before Obi goes to England?
(a) Reverend Umuofia.
(b) Reverand Joseph Isaacs.
(c) Reverend Sam Ocala.
(d) Reverend Samuel Ikedi.

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

3. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?
(a) White men.
(b) Black men and white men are equally involved.
(c) Black men.
(d) Black politicians.

4. How does Obi view the luxurious residential area originally meant for Europeans but later occupied by the trickle of Africans who get European posts?
(a) It makes Obi think of the twin kernels in palm-nuts: one shiny, black, and alive, and the other powdery, white, and dead.
(b) He wants Clara to be happy when they marry and go there to live.
(c) He thinks it is necessary to live there to show that he has accomplished something.
(d) He thinks it will be good to live there when he gets his "European post."

5. What two big mistakes does Obi make at the big reception that the UPU holds for Obi on Saturday?
(a) He dresses well but his speech is long and boring.
(b) He dresses casually and is heard speaking Ibo.
(c) He dresses casually and makes too simple a speech.
(d) He overdresses and talks too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocks Joseph about Obi while they are at the restaurant?

2. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?

3. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

4. What happens when Clara and Obi return and MacMillan leaves them after going ashore to Funchal?

5. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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