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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does his father share when Obi announces he will leave early to return to Lagos?
(a) How he was taken by missionaries and his father put a curse on him.
(b) He tells the story of a boy who dies after hurting his family and running away.
(c) He tells the story of a woman who dies of heartbreak after her son marries an outcast.
(d) He tells the story of a boy who marries an outcast and never finds happiness.

2. How does the author use the conversation between Obi and Marie Tomlinson to broaden the portrayal of Mr. Green's character?
(a) He writes that both Miss Tomlinson and Obi find Mr. Green a good advisor.
(b) He writes that Miss Tomlinson finds a devout Christian and Obi believes Green has admirable qualities.
(c) He writes that Obi considers Green an oppressor and Miss Tomlinson admires Green's discipline.
(d) He writes that Tomlinson considers him a hypocrite and Obi believes that Green hates Africa.

3. Despite coming to like Christopher, what does Clara fear about him?
(a) That Chrisopher will dissuade Obi from marrying her.
(b) That his careless spending will rub off on Obi.
(c) That Obi will waste his money entertaining Christopher.
(d) That his womanizing will rub off on Obi.

4. When Obi goes to visit Clara in hospital, what comments by the doctor foreshadow what will happen between Clara and Obi?
(a) The doctor says Clara has given up on Obi.
(b) The doctor says there is not much hope for Clara.
(c) The doctor says Clara is too angry to speak to Obi.
(d) The doctor says Clara might not want to see Obi.

5. How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first?
(a) The second doctor gives no advice but warns that abortions are illegal.
(b) The second doctor is less caring, more business like, and more interested in money.
(c) The second doctor makes light of the situation and just tells them the cost.
(d) The second doctor is more understanding because he is young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the incident with Clara's abortion reveal about this aspect of life in Lagos?

2. What happens that makes Obi smile while reading that evening?

3. What complaint does Obi make to Joseph about treatment he receives from the police when he goes out driving with Clara?

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

5. Why does the Umuofia Progressive Union meet again to discuss Obi's case on the morning of the trial?

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