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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author use the conversation between Obi and Marie Tomlinson to broaden the portrayal of Mr. Green's character?
(a) He writes that Miss Tomlinson finds a devout Christian and Obi believes Green has admirable qualities.
(b) He writes that both Miss Tomlinson and Obi find Mr. Green a good advisor.
(c) He writes that Tomlinson considers him a hypocrite and Obi believes that Green hates Africa.
(d) He writes that Obi considers Green an oppressor and Miss Tomlinson admires Green's discipline.

2. How does the first doctor respond when Clara and Obi visit him?
(a) He says they should go to the public clinic which is cheaper.
(b) He says he cannot risk his reputation and practice over an abortion and that Obi should marry the pretty girl.
(c) He says they should go back to England where these prejudices do not exist.
(d) He says Clara should get help in her own village for privacy's sake.

3. What does the author reveal about a special aspect of Nigerian culture, when the two couples go out on a date?
(a) There are three ways of dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
(b) There are three sections of the club: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
(c) There are three ways of dancing the "High-life": European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
(d) There are three types of drinks at the bar: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

4. What is Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship?
(a) Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.
(b) Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.
(c) Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.
(d) Clara is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.

5. How does the author make it clear that the association between Nora and Pat, and Obi and Christopher is affected by racial issues?
(a) They are turned out after complaints from white nuns about colored boys on the courts.
(b) They are turned out after complaints from white tennis players.
(c) Obi and Christopher are asked not to visit again to prevent the girls being sent back to Ireland for going around with African men.
(d) Nora's mother asks them to leave because she does not want her daughter disgraced.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the circumstances surrounding Clara's hospitalization contribute to Obi's eventual downfall?

2. What does Obi turn to for solace when at home in his distress after refusing dinner?

3. When Obi returns to work, what comments by Mr. Green continue to reflect his disrespect for Nigerians?

4. What happens to Clara after her hospitalization?

5. What does Obi decide to do when he learns that he might have to pay back money from his travel allowance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first?

2. Describe the two specific events after the death of Obi's mother that indicates that Obi has broken his resolve against accepting bribes.

3. When Obi reaches home, how does the author use descriptions of the rooms of Obi's parents to portray their characters?

4. What are the examples evident of the author's use of humor When Christopher and Obi take Clara and Bisi dancing at the Imperial?

5. What mixed feelings does Obi have about resisting the temptation to accept Mr. Mark's bribe?

6. When Obi goes to Clara's after his visit home, how does the relationship between them take a turn for the worse?

7. How do the incidents at the Roman Catholic convent in demonstrate limitations on social relationships in Lagos?

8. Describe briefly the incidents that occur between Obi and Clara on the night before Obi leaves for his visit to his home.

9. As Obi is caught with evidence of having accepted a bribe, how does the author indicate that outsiders have no idea how to account for what has happened to Obi?

10. What event illustrates the seriousness with which those who want scholarships After Mr. Mark's visit to Obi's office treat applications?

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