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No Longer At Ease
Chinua Achebe
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapters 13 and 14
Chapters 15 and 16
Chapters 17–19
Characters
Character List
Obi Okonkwo
Clara
William Green
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapters 13 and 14
Chapters 15 and 16
Chapters 17-19
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What is the meaning of Obi's birth name, Obiajulu?
"Pioneer"
"One who records history"
"One who knocks in the night"
"The mind at last is at rest"
2
of 5
Upon returning to Nigeria, what corrupt practice does Obi adamantly oppose?
Bribery
Adultery
Indentured labor
Polygamy
3
of 5
What makes Clara an osu?
Her absent father
Her criminal record
Her infertility
Her ancestral past
4
of 5
In William Green's opinion, who brought civilization and education to Nigeria?
American Christian missionaries
The Nigerian upper class
British colonists
French colonists
5
of 5
What does Mr. Green plan to do if Nigeria attains independence?
Run for office
Resign from civil service
Return to England
Organize a coup
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