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No Longer At Ease

Chinua Achebe

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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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