No Longer at Ease Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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.

She says it is in everyone's best interest to call it off.

2.

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 is angry that Miss Mark came to Obi's house.

Clara believes offering money is better than offering one's body and laughs.

3.

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 dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

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

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

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

4.

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 unfortunate that young men have to travel so far to get a good education.

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.

5.

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

That Obi is about to get a good job.

That Obi has not brought home a white wife.

That Obi has not forgotten his roots.

That Obi will live where those who get "European jobs" live.

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