1. How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea?
(a) They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.
(b) They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."
(c) They declare that it is good for a man to return home.
(d) They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.

2. What helps to cement a friendship between MacMillan and Obi?
(a) Both laugh about slipping on deck.
(b) They reminisce about times in England.
(c) They reminisce about old days in Lagos.
(d) They talk about Obi's attraction to Clara.

3. How does the author make it clear that Obi's financial situation is deteriorating after Obi resists Mr. Mark's offer of a bribe?
(a) He has fallen into debt with the UPU and owes someone at the office.
(b) He cannot find the money he promised to send to his parents.
(c) He cannot find the money to pay John's fees and he owes Clara money.
(d) Obi finds it hard to live on what remains after paying the UPU and sending money to help his parents.

4. What are the villagers particularly happy about?
(a) That Obi is about to get a good job.
(b) That Obi has not brought home a white wife.
(c) That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.
(d) That Obi has not forgotten his roots.

5. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to go to church and stay out of trouble.
(b) He is to study hard and not chase white women.
(c) He is to study hard and go often to church.
(d) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.