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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Obi respond to the assertions of Mr. Green and Miss Tomlinson about leave entitlements available to Africans?
(a) Obi says they know nothing about Nigerians.
(b) Obi says Nigerians will show the Europeans what they are capable of.
(c) Obi says it is their country so they should have the same privileges as the British.
(d) Obi says that the Europeans set the rules when no Nigerians were in the senior service.

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

3. What is Obi told about the many dead dogs in the street when he visits the slum in Lagos?
(a) They are injured by bad drivers who do not pick them up.
(b) It is good luck to kill a dog with one's new car but bad luck to kill a duck.
(c) There is no government agency to move them.
(d) They are part of the "Old Nigeria" that Obi has forgotten.

4. Which girl does Christopher consider marrying except for the fact that she is going away to study?
(a) Bisi.
(b) Clara.
(c) Florence.
(d) Nora.

5. What is Obi's full name?
(a) Obiolo St. Christopher.
(b) Obilo Isaac.
(c) Obiokola.
(d) Obiajulu.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Vice-President, who "eats" most bribes in Nigeria?

2. Where do Christopher and Obi go to play tennis with Nora and Pat?

3. Where does Obi first articulate his theory about corruption in Nigeria?

4. How does Christopher deal with Obi's feelings about his mother's threat of suicide?

5. What foreshadows trouble for Obi when evening prayers are said on the first day of his visit home?

(see the answer key)

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