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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Marie Tomlinson become suspicious when Mr. Mark asks to speak confidentially with Obi at the office? (from Chapters 9-11)

His clothing is suspicious.

He hands Obi a sealed envelope.

His mannerisms are secretive.

Mr. Mark asks to talk confidentially to Obi and he speaks in Ibo.

2.

What reminds Obi of his first day at school when he shows up at work on his first day in the civil service? (from Chapters 7-8)

How Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.

How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.

How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

How his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.

3.

What does the process lead Obi to decide when he examines the "mainspring of his actions" for the first time in his life? (from Chapters 17-19)

He decides to confess his troubles to his father and ask for help.

He decides to confess his troubles to Clara's father and ask for help.

He decides to confess his troubles to Mr. Green and ask for help.

He resolves to stop making payments to the UPU until it is convenient.

4.

What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire? (from Chapters 7-8)

A television that records programs.

A telephone that displays incoming calls.

A radiogram that tapes and plays back conversations.

A gramophone that changes records automatically.

5.

What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?" (from Chapters 12-14)

Historical allusion.

Mythological allusion.

Literary allusion.

Biblical allusion.

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