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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Clara upset with Obi when she hears about him contemplating a bank overdraft?
(a) Because he did not ask her for money.
(b) Because he refuses to return the engagement ring and get back the money.
(c) Because he refuses the money offered by her parents.
(d) Because he will not use money he set aside for the bride payment.

3. With whom does Obi have breakfast on the first morning on the boat?
(a) Mr. MacMillan and Clara.
(b) Mr. MacMillan, Stephen Udom, Mr. Jones and Clara.
(c) Mr. Jones and Mrs. Wright.
(d) Mr. MacMillan and Mrs. Wright.

4. When Obi arrives home, what descriptions does the author give of his parents' rooms?
(a) Isaac's room has been cleared for Hannah to get more space.
(b) Isaac's room is filled with printed materials, while Hannah's is full of mundane things.
(c) Both rooms are exactly as Obi remembers them from childhood.
(d) Both are in a disheveled condition.

5. How does Clara embarrass Obi when he finally sees her in the hospital?
(a) Clara turns her face to the wall in front of all the women.
(b) Clara orders Obi to leave in front of all the women.
(c) In front of all the women, Clara accuses Obi of forcing her to have an abortion.
(d) In front of all the women, Clara says she will never marry Obi

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria?

2. How does Joseph respond when Obi tells him of Clara's refusal to marry him because she is osu?

3. To which literary character does Obi compare Mr. Green?

4. What surprises Obi and Joseph about the restaurant?

5. Why does the UPU want Obi to study law in England?

(see the answer key)

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