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No Longer at Ease Quiz

Chinua Achebe
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No Longer at Ease Quiz

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1)

What comment do the elders make about Christianity when Isaac refuses to placate the rainmaker to prevent the rain threatening Obi's homecoming? (from Chapters 5-6)

Christianity makes hypocrites of adherents like Isaac.
There is no point to Christianity if members like Isaac do not use it to suit others.
Christianity is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.
Christianity is like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.
2)

What are the contents of the letter from Obi that Clara later returns? (from Chapters 17-19)

His offer to make it all up to her and take her away from the problems.
His admission that he has wronged Clara terribly and his plea for another chance.
His apology and his admission that there is no hope for them.
His offer to marry her no matter what.
3)

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 his headmaster Mr. Nduka reamed out Mr. Jones in front of the class.
How Mr. Nduka, the headmaster, reamed out the senior students in the hall.
How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.
4)

What are the villagers particularly happy about? (from Chapters 5-6)

That Obi is about to get a good job.
That Obi has not forgotten his roots.
That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.
That Obi has not brought home a white wife.
5)

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

A gramophone that changes records automatically.
A television that records programs.
A radiogram that tapes and plays back conversations.
A telephone that displays incoming calls.
6)

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.
Mr. Mark asks to talk confidentially to Obi and he speaks in Ibo.
His mannerisms are secretive.
He hands Obi a sealed envelope.
7)

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.
8)

What are Obi's early responses to the death of his mother? (from Chapters 17-19)

He is too overcome by all his troubles to feel anything for his mother.
He is relieved although it is too late to save the situation with Clara.
He cries like a child and feels guilty about not keeping vigil for his mother.
He believes maybe now he can marry Clara.
9)

What causes Obi to storm out of the December UPU meeting in anger, intending not to return? (from Chapters 7-8)

The comments of the elders about Obi's arrogance.
The President's refusal to approve Obi's request for a grace period.
The revelation that Obi has already been living above his means.
The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."
10)

Who is Obi's new boss? (from Chapters 7-8)

Mr. Umuofia.
Mr. Okoli.
Mr. Green.
Mr. Omo.
11)

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)

Mythological allusion.
Historical allusion.
Literary allusion.
Biblical allusion.
12)

How bad is the situation when Obi's insurance bill actually arrives? (from Chapters 9-11)

The insurance costs £42 and Obi has £13 in the bank.
The insurance costs twice what Obi expected.
The insurance costs £60 and Obi has £15 in the bank.
The insurance has to be paid much sooner than Obi expected.
13)

Where has Clara been living since returning to Nigeria? (from Chapters 7-8)

At Yaba with her mother.
At Yaba with her sister.
At Osu.
At Omuefia.
14)

From whom does Obi borrow money to help out with Clara's abortion? (from Chapters 15-16)

From Sam Okoli.
From a moneylender.
From Marie Tomlinson.
From Clara's sister.
15)

What bothers Obi when he sees his parents when he goes home? (from Chapters 5-6)

Their illness and age.
Their poverty and disappointment in him.
Their poverty and age.
Their frail health and their poverty.
16)

What does Clara say about their engagement the night before Obi goes home on leave? (from Chapters 12-14)

She says it is in everyone's best interest to call it off.
She suggests they shorten the engagement and just get married.
She suggests they postpone announcing it.
She says they should make it a long one so there is time for everyone to adjust.
17)

How does the second doctor that Clara and Obi visit differ from the first? (from Chapters 15-16)

The second doctor is less caring, more business like, and more interested in money.
The second doctor gives no advice but warns that abortions are illegal.
The second doctor is more understanding because he is young.
The second doctor makes light of the situation and just tells them the cost.
18)

What does the author reveal about a special aspect of Nigerian culture, when the two couples go out on a date? (from Chapters 9-11)

There are three types of drinks at the bar: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
There are three sections of the club: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
There are three ways of dancing the "High-life": European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
There are three ways of dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.
19)

How does Obi respond to the assertions of Mr. Green and Miss Tomlinson about leave entitlements available to Africans? (from Chapters 17-19)

Obi says they know nothing about Nigerians.
Obi says that the Europeans set the rules when no Nigerians were in the senior service.
Obi says it is their country so they should have the same privileges as the British.
Obi says Nigerians will show the Europeans what they are capable of.
20)

What do the villagers accuse Obi of after his mother is buried? (from Chapters 17-19)

They accuse Obi of giving up his mother for an osu woman.
Obi is called a beast who abandons his kin for sweet things.
They accuse Obi of stealing from his own mother to be with an osu woman.
They accuse Obi of being ungrateful and wicked to his own.
21)

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? (from Chapters 7-8)

The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.
The President warns that bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.
The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.
The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.
22)

Which girl does Christopher consider marrying except for the fact that she is going away to study? (from Chapters 12-14)

Florence.
Clara.
Nora.
Bisi.
23)

What is Clara's response when she hears of Elsie's role in trying to secure a scholarship? (from Chapters 9-11)

Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.
Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.
Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.
Clara is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.
24)

What reason does Clara give for making her suggestion about their engagement? (from Chapters 12-14)

That Obi's parents will disinherit him.
That Obi will hate her for breaking off the engagement.
That she will ruin Obi's life by coming between him and his family.
That Obi will not return from his visit home.
25)

How do the older kinsmen respond after hearing Obi's stories about being at sea? (from Chapters 5-6)

They declare that Obi has been to the "land of the spirits."
They declare that it is good for a man to return home.
They declare that Obi is lucky to have been to hell and back.
They declare that it is unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.
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