1. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?
(a) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.
(b) They see nothing wrong with bribery.
(c) They are ashamed that their member could have brought such disgrace upon them.
(d) They believe that Obi's lack of experience cause him to take the money personally rather than through his houseboy.

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

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

4. Which two people arrive as Obi and Joseph sit in the lounge at the restaurant in Chapter 4?
(a) Sara arrives with Sam Okoli.
(b) Sam Okoli and Marie Atkinson.
(c) Sam and Christopher.
(d) Sara's best friend arrives with Sam Okoli.

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 divorced his wife.
(b) A returning daughter has married a white man.
(c) A returning son has married a white woman.
(d) A returning son has not completed his studies.