No Longer at Ease Quiz

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

The President's reference to rumors about Obi's plans to marry a girl of "doubtful ancestry."

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.

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

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

Clara is angry that Obi allowed Miss Mark to come in.

Clara warns Obi about getting himself into trouble.

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

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 the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

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

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.

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.

Obi is called a beast who abandons his kin for sweet things.

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 bright young people need to learn to manage their financial affairs.

The President warns that Lagos' sweetness causes the downfall of many young people.

The President warns that Obi should not do anything to bring the UPU into disrepute.

The President warns that other returning scholars have found themselves in trouble.