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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new post has Clara been offered while Obi has been dealing with his new job?
(a) Nursing Sister.
(b) Assistant Matron.
(c) Matron.
(d) Assistant Nursing Sister.

2. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?
(a) Accra.
(b) Madeira.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Cameroon.

3. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?
(a) At Yaba with her sister.
(b) At Omuefia.
(c) At Yaba with her mother.
(d) At Osu.

4. What is Christopher's view about bribery?
(a) He says white members of the committee would have accepted Miss Mark's offer.
(b) He says everybody is influenced by something.
(c) He says taking willing Elsie to bed after her interview does not qualify as bribery.
(d) He says only acceptance of money constitutes bribery.

5. What is Christopher's response to hearing that Obi turned down advances from Elsie Mark?
(a) Christopher calls him "the biggest ass in Nigeria" for trying to change the world.
(b) Christopher calls him "the biggest ass in Nigeria" for being faithful to Clara.
(c) Christopher calls him "the biggest ass in Nigeria" for missing such an oppportunity.
(d) Christopher calls him "the biggest ass in Nigeria" because he has left the girl thinking him impotent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obi find amazing about Clara's taste in films?

2. What is Nigeria's real problem according to Obi in his remarks to Christopher?

3. How do the visitors at Obi's home react after he has been there a couple of days?

4. How bad is the situation when Obi's insurance bill actually arrives?

5. What reason does Clara offer for saying she cannot marry Obi?

(see the answer key)

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