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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
Chapters 13 and 14 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 13 and 14 Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Obi blame himself for Clara's apprehensions about marrying?
He cannot manage finances
He has been unfaithful
He has internalized classist values
He lied to her
2
of 5
How long does Obi plan to visit Umuofia in response to his father's urgent letter?
Two nights
One week
Three weeks
One month
3
of 5
How does Obi attempt to convince his father to support his union with Clara?
Appealing to Christian ideology
Introducing him to Clara
Comparing Clara to his mother
Asking the village elders' help
4
of 5
According to Hannah's ultimatum, what must happen before Obi marries Clara?
Obi's brother's marriage
Repayment of Obi's loan
Isaac's death
Hannah's death
5
of 5
What did Obi's grandfather do when Isaac converted to Christianity?
Banished him
Cursed him
Publicly disowned him
All of the above
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