No Longer at Ease Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 Mr. Jones, the feared Inspector of Schools, reamed out Headmaster Simeon Nduka in English.

How the headmaster Mr. Jones insulted Mr. Nduka.

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.

2.

What does the author reveal about a special aspect of Nigerian culture, when the two couples go out on a date? (from Chapters 9-11)

There are three sections of the club: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three ways of dancing the "High-life": European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three types of drinks at the bar: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

There are three ways of dressing to go dancing: European, Intimate and Ecstatic.

3.

What literary device does the author use in the reference to Pilate in describing Isaac's attitude to "the written word?" (from Chapters 12-14)

Mythological allusion.

Biblical allusion.

Historical allusion.

Literary allusion.

4.

Who is Obi's new boss? (from Chapters 7-8)

Mr. Umuofia.

Mr. Green.

Mr. Okoli.

Mr. Omo.

5.

What expensive gadget owned by Okoli does Obi admire? (from Chapters 7-8)

A telephone that displays incoming calls.

A gramophone that changes records automatically.

A television that records programs.

A radiogram that tapes and plays back conversations.

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