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

2. What happens to Obi when he meets Clara for the first time?
(a) He overlooks her beauty and only realizes he is interested in her after she is gone.
(b) He is completely rebuffed by her.
(c) He is tongue-tied and steps on her feet while dancing.
(d) He is interested but cannot pursue her because he already has a date.

3. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.
(b) There is no government agency to move them.
(c) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
(d) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.

4. Where do Obi and Clara meet again eighteen months after their first meeting?
(a) On the SS Liverpool.
(b) On the MV Nigeria.
(c) On the SS Lagos.
(d) On the MV Vasa.

5. Where in Lagos does Joseph live?
(a) Ikoyi.
(b) The Motor Park in Umuofia.
(c) Lagos Motor Park in the Obalende.
(d) Umuofia Park.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Clara imply that Obi should not complain when he complains about seeing "good movies?"

4. Why is the courtroom packed with spectators at Obi Okonkwo's trial?

5. Who is the judge at the trial of Obi Okonkwo as the novel opens?

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