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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author's comments, why are some people's faces sullen as they wait to greet travelers returning?
(a) A returning daughter has married a white man.
(b) A returning son has divorced his wife.
(c) A returning son has married a white woman.
(d) A returning son has not completed his studies.

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

3. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under three years.
(b) A little under six years.
(c) A little under seven years.
(d) A little under four years.

4. Why is Obi's description of the streets and market in the Lagos slum ironic?
(a) It is a far cry from the sweet Nigeria about which he writes a nostalgic poem in England.
(b) It is nothing like his life in England.
(c) It has not changed in all the years Obi has been away.
(d) It is the same life to which Obi must return after being educated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?

2. What negative comments does Mr. Green make about Africans after his tennis match on the morning of the trial?

3. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?

4. How does Obi know Joseph Okeke whom he visits in Lagos before leaving for England?

5. What is Obi's full name?

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