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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the argument between Obi and Clara end on the night before he goes home?
(a) They terminate the relationship.
(b) They kiss passionately and make up.
(c) They end up in a physical fight.
(d) They part without any resolution.

2. What character traits does Christopher display in the incident when he and Obi discuss the possibility of Clara's pregnancy?
(a) He is an idealistic and simple young man.
(b) He is sympathetic and caring.
(c) He is a callous and greedy young man.
(d) He is a pragmatic young man who understands the ways of his world.

3. 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

4. How does Obi feel after he resists the temptation to accept Mr. Mark's bribe?
(a) He feels wonderful because he will get a good review.
(b) He feels wonderful because Marie says he did so well in the interview.
(c) He feels wonderful because he resisted his first temptation to accept a bribe.
(d) He feels wonderful because Clara sends a note agreeing to marry him.

5. What brings Obi additional criticism when his mother dies?
(a) People criticize the paltry funeral held for the mother of a civil servant.
(b) They hear of him getting an osu woman pregnant.
(c) They hear of him forcing Clara to have an abortion.
(d) He fails to turn up in time for his mother's funeral.

6. Why does Obi tell Christopher a story about a catechist twenty years before who was in such a hurry to marry that she cut her education short and was bitter?
(a) To prevent Christopher from causing a woman to be bitter about being prevented from completing her studies.
(b) To encourage Christopher to consider becoming a Christian.
(c) To demonstrate the troubles men encounter because of women.
(d) To warn Christopher about the dangers of having more than one woman.

7. What is Obi's first impression of Marie Tomlinson, his co-worker at the office?
(a) That she is a spy.
(b) That she is having an affair with the boss.
(c) That she is carrying tales to Mr. Omo.
(d) That she is having an affair with a black clerk.

8. What is Christopher's view about bribery?
(a) He says everybody is influenced by something.
(b) He says only acceptance of money constitutes bribery.
(c) He says white members of the committee would have accepted Miss Mark's offer.
(d) He says taking willing Elsie to bed after her interview does not qualify as bribery.

9. What is Obi's initial response when his father forbids him to marry Clara?
(a) He tells his father he is a hypocrite to say he is a Christian.
(b) He quotes the Bible and says he will marry Clara no matter what.
(c) He insists that the Bible says in Christ there are no bond or free.
(d) He quotes the Bible and storms out of the room in anger.

10. What does the parcel that arrives from the general hospital while Obi is at work contain?
(a) Clara sends him a £100 note and asks him never to pay her back.
(b) Clara sends him a monetary gift from her father.
(c) Clara sends him £50 and Obi does not know how to return the money without offending her.
(d) Clara sends him the ring asking him to return it until they can afford it.

11. How does Obi eventually feel about his mother's death?
(a) He is angry about losing Clara for nothing.
(b) He feels peace as his mother's memory fades.
(c) He feels lonely and disappointed bu also relieved.
(d) He cannot recall his mother and feels only anger.

12. When Obi finally reaches Clara's house, how does he relate the outcomes of his visit home?
(a) He suggests they go back to England and marry.
(b) He says they will have to wait until things settle down.
(c) He tells her they have to call off the marriage but he will be with her anyway.
(d) He makes light of it, saying all will be well if they remain quiet for a while.

13. How do the visitors at Obi's home react after he has been there a couple of days?
(a) They take offense because he stays in his room and they are told he is ill.
(b) They are disappointed that Obi has lost touch with them.
(c) They become distant because he tries to stand up to his father for an unworthy woman.
(d) They feel closer to Obi because he accepts his father's decision.

14. What worries does Obi have about the expectations of the people at home as he makes his journey home?
(a) They will want to meet his bride-to-be.
(b) They will want to give him all sorts of embarrassing gifts.
(c) They will want to share in his good fortune.
(d) They will want to interfere in his business.

15. What is the first report of Obi's involvement in bribery?
(a) Obi sleeps with a scholarship applicant and then recommends her for the scholarship.
(b) A prosperous Lagos businessman hands him money to get his son to England on scholarship one evening during scholarship season.
(c) He finally accepts money to make his payments to the UPU.
(d) Obi accepts a bribe from a colleague whose daughter needs a scholarship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Obi's early responses to the death of his mother?

2. According to Mr. Green, what characteristic of Nigerians would prevent the country from being able to manage independence?

3. What happens to Clara after her hospitalization?

4. What does Clara say about their engagement the night before Obi goes home on leave?

5. When Obi arrives home, what descriptions does the author give of his parents' rooms?

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