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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does Obi stay in England?
(a) A little under seven years.
(b) A little under three years.
(c) A little under four years.
(d) A little under six years.

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

4. How does one leader respond when Obi asks the UPU leaders to give him a four-month grace period before he has to start paying off his loan?
(a) The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.
(b) The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
(c) The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.
(d) The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.

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

6. Why do Christopher and Obi eat with their fingers while at Obi's house?
(a) It makes them feel they are really back home.
(b) They find it tastes better and throw off the pretense that it is uncivilized.
(c) They do not care what they do at home even though elsewhere they observe customs.
(d) The houseboy insists that this is the way to eat the food he cooks.

7. How is Obi subtly reminded of his debt to the UPU at the reception?
(a) The secretary speaks of the honor Obi has brought them and refers to the obligation to pay back the investment.
(b) The Chairman asks Obi if he has made a budget and a schedule for repaying his loan.
(c) The Chairman bluntlyreminds Obi that in order for others to get the chance he received, he must be responsible about his debt.
(d) The Chairman ays that the sooner Obi gets work, the sooner he can meet his obligations.

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

9. What reminds Obi of England during his reception for which hundreds turn out?
(a) He recalls with shame, singing God Save the Queen in England.
(b) He recalls playing boring cricket while in England.
(c) He recalls how in England every occasion warranted drinking tea.
(d) A song reminds him of Empire Day when Protestants and Catholic compete.

10. What is the stance of the organization's leaders toward his involvement in bribery in the UPU's discussions about Obi's case?
(a) They are ashamed that their member could have brought such disgrace upon them.
(b) They believe that Obi's lack of experience cause him to take the money personally rather than through his houseboy.
(c) They are embarrassed by the discovery that they are a party to his involvement.
(d) They see nothing wrong with bribery.

11. What is special about Obi's arrival in Onitsha, a few miles from his village?
(a) His father hires a bus to take all the relatives to meet him.
(b) Village elders send a pleasure car to meet him on this special occasion.
(c) Everyone stays home from school and work to meet Obi.
(d) Obi's visit causes a few stares but most people go about their normal business.

12. According to Obi, what is the best European novel written about West Africa?
(a) My Heart is Still in Africa.
(b) The Heart of the Matter.
(c) Things Fall Apart.
(d) The Lost Continent.

13. Which veteran civil servant is assigned to teach Obi about office administration?
(a) Mr. Omo.
(b) Mr. Green.
(c) Mr. Umuofia.
(d) Mr. Okoli.

14. Although Clara is businesslike when she visits Obi's cabin, what gives him hope that she is interested?
(a) She says she is not seeing anyone.
(b) She says in Ibo that they belong together.
(c) She says he is handsome.
(d) She tells him she likes him a little.

15. What early indication does Obi see how "Dear old Nigeria really works" as the boat docks in Lagos?
(a) A young man offers to waive Obi's customs duty for an introducton to Clara.
(b) A young man offers to reduce the customs duty on his radiogram if Obi will sell it to him cheaply.
(c) A young man comes to Obi's cabin, assesses his radiogram at £5, and reduces it to £2 in exchange for no receipt.
(d) A young man winks at Obi's radiogram and offers to withhold the customs receipt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What moves Obi even though he has little religion left while on the boat looking out to sea?

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

3. When Obi and Clara go out for drinks with Minister of State, Okoli, what does the Minister drink?

4. What is the name of Obi's houseboy?

5. How does Joseph react to Obi telling him about the incident at the interview that causes Obi to accuse him of having a colonial mentality?

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