Unoka
Okonkwo's father; a notorious dancer
Something evil
Fufu
What is Okonkwo's biggest fear?
Okonkwo fears appearing weak like his father.
Protagonist of the novel; a courageous warrior
Okonkwo
The country of origin of the white missionaries
England
After comparing himself to fire, he compares his son Nwoye to...
Ash
How does the arrival of the British colonizers affect the Igbo community?
The British colonizers disrupt Igbo traditions, religion, and social order, causing conflict and change.
Ikemefuna
Boy from neighboring village chosen by his people as a sacrifice to Umuofia...
Okonkwo is famous for this
Wrestling
Name one god from Yoruba/Igbo culture
Chukwu, Shango, Orisha, Ani
Why is the book titled, Things Fall Apart?
The title reflects the breakdown of Igbo society and Okonkwo’s life as colonialism and internal conflicts cause everything to fall apart.
Nwoye
Okonkwo's oldest son; joins the missionaries and later changes his name.
The customary food items used to begin fellowship in Umofia.
Kola Nut
Many West African villages build their structures out of mud for this reason
It keeps the building cool and the resource is readily available
The reason why Okonkwo killed himself
What is the total collapse of his culture
Okonkwo's best and oldest friend
Obierika
The week that Okonkwo beat his wife
The week of peace
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Name one music artist that sings Afro Beats
What is WizKid
How does Okonkwo’s exile affect him and his family?
Okonkwo’s exile isolates him from his community and weakens his social status.