No Longer at Ease Quiz

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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)

He hands Obi a sealed envelope.

His mannerisms are secretive.

His clothing is suspicious.

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

2.

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 ways of dancing the "High-life": European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three ways of dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three sections of the club: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three types of drinks at the bar: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

3.

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 like palm-wine; it goes to some people's heads, destroying their sense.

Christianity is all about convenience and man's effort to manipulate others.

4.

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

Their illness and age.

Their poverty and age.

Their poverty and disappointment in him.

Their frail health and their poverty.

5.

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

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

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

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

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