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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the boat anchor to allow the passengers to watch boys diving for coins?

2. For which island is the boat heading when Jones recites, "Water, water everywhere; but not a drop to drink"?

3. What is Obi's full name?

4. What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire?

5. How does the author prove the assertion that Obi has been homesick while studying in England when Obi is communicating with his villagers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What spoils his homecoming when Obi arrives home in Umuofia?

2. Before going to England, Obi spends time in Lagos with Joseph Okeke. Who is Joseph and how is he connected with Obi?

3. What views about the "bride-price" do Obi and Joseph discuss after speaking about Obi's job interview?

4. What does Obi encounter that reminds him about the prevalence of bribery when going home for a short visit while waiting for the result of his interview?

5. What complaints does Obi make about an encounter with the police after buying the ring and returning home to Joseph?

6. Why does Obi accuse Joseph of having a colonial mentality When Obi and Joseph discuss Obi's job interview with the Public service Commission?

7. What turn does the relationship between Obi and Clara take shortly after getting his new job?

8. How is Joseph proven wrong about his assumption that the owner of the Palm Grove is a Syrian?

9. What story does Joseph recall about Obi's school days while he and Obi are at dinner at the Pine Grove?

10. What two mistakes does Obi make when Obi attends reception held in Lagos by the Umuofian Progressive Union to welcome him home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the title of the novel "No Longer at ease" as the author's comment on the result of Obi returning to a Nigeria--a society with which he is no longer comfortable.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roles of Joseph and Christopher in the novel, with specific reference to the role of Christopher as a foil to Obi.

Essay Topic 3

Using specific examples, describe how the author introduces and develops family relationships as a major theme in the novel.

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