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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Obi warned about at his farewell prayer meeting?
(a) He is to "learn book," fear the Lord and not fall into the temptations of other young Africans.
(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 go to church and stay out of trouble.

2. What does the incident with Clara's abortion reveal about this aspect of life in Lagos?
(a) Abortions are safe but expensive.
(b) Abortions are inexpensive but dangerous.
(c) Everyone looks down on a girl who has an abortion.
(d) Abortions are illegal and expensive.

3. What warning does Obi's new boss give him when the two are introduced?
(a) That he hopes he learned something in England.
(b) That he should not be "bone-lazy" but use his "loaf."
(c) That he should avoid the temptation of thinking he has arrived.
(d) That he hopes there will not be a quick descent into taking bribes.

4. According to the stories shared by Obi and Joseph, to which international leader did Obi write a letter while in school?
(a) Gandhi.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Mussolini.
(d) Churchill.

5. Why does Marie Tomlinson become suspicious when Mr. Mark asks to speak confidentially with Obi at the office?
(a) He hands Obi a sealed envelope.
(b) Mr. Mark asks to talk confidentially to Obi and he speaks in Ibo.
(c) His clothing is suspicious.
(d) His mannerisms are secretive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author make it clear that the association between Nora and Pat, and Obi and Christopher is affected by racial issues?

2. When Obi goes to visit Clara in hospital, what comments by the doctor foreshadow what will happen between Clara and Obi?

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

4. What character traits does Christopher display in the incident when he and Obi discuss the possibility of Clara's pregnancy?

5. On what assumption does Mr. Green find it necessary to warn Obi about paying his car insurance?

(see the answer key)

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