Symbols
Guess Who?
Book Scavenger Hunt
Motifs
WILD
100
This staple of life in Umuofia also represents wealth and social status.
What is yams?
100
What character is this describing?: The first white missionary to travel to Umuofia.
What is Mr. Brown?
100
What theme is displayed on line 18, page 176?
What is colliding cultures?
100
What motif does Okonkwo demonstrate on the first page of the first chapter?
What is strength?
100
On page 137, what conflict is shown? A.) Man v. Self B.) Man v. Man C.) Man v. Wild D.) Man v. Mother
What is Man v. Self?
200
Often seen as the heart of a village.
What is drums?
200
What character is this describing?: The first son of Okonkwo's second wife.
What is Nwoye?
200
What significant event happens on page 61?
What is Ikemefeuna's death?
200
The Oracle is an example of WHAT motif?
What is traditions and customs? (will also accept superstitions)
200
What conflict is displayed on page 179? A.) Man v. Man B.) Man v. Self C.) Man v. Religion D.) Man v. Superstitions
What is Man v. Man?
300
Wicked children who are born twice. (You have to be able to spell it!)
What is ogbanje?
300
What character is this describing?: A strong man who tries to become a profound clan leader.
What is Okonkwo?
300
How many times did the town crier bang his drum on page 9?
What is 4 times?
300
What significant motif is shown on page 176?
What is the struggle to communicate?
300
Write one of the quotes that shows violence on page 105.
What is "Whether you are a man or a spirit or man, may Agbala shave your head with a blunt razor!" or "May he twist your neck until you see your heels!"
400
A personal god.
What is chi?
400
Okonkwo's oldest son.
What is Nwoye.
400
How many days did Okonkwo go without eating after killing Ikemefeuna?
What is 2 days?
400
What motif is shown between Okonkwo and his father?
What is failure and success?
400
DAILY DOUBLE! What two motifs were shown when Okonkwo killed Ikemefeuna?
What is Masculinity and Violence?
500
After an accident with one, Okonkwo's life changed forever and he was banished from his village.
What is guns?
500
A boy given to Okonkwo by another village.
What is Ikemefeuna?
500
Okonkwo's chi is seen as good. (True or False?)
What is True?
500
What motif is displayed on page 207? Okonkwo's life ultimately ended as a....?
What is failure?
500
What is the difference between Reverend Smith and Mr. Brown? (Written Response!)
Mr. Brown tries to institute a policy of compromise and understanding, when Reverend Smith is uncompromising and is harsh towards the people of Umuofia.
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