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No Longer At Ease

Chinua Achebe

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- Plot Overview
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
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- Important Quotes Explained
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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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