Characters
He represents colonial power and orders arrests for Igbo leaders. Who is this character?
What is the main reason Okonkwo becomes disillusioned with his clan in the final chapters?
They refuse to fight against the colonizers
What event signaled the growing influence of Christianity in Umuofia?
The arrival of the Christian Missionaries
This symbolizes colonial influence and cultural disruption. What is it?
The church.
They are African enforcers employed by the British. The villagers resent them for enforcing colonial rule. Who are they?
The court messengers or "Kotma"
What symbolizes the removal of Igbo culture at the end of the novel?
Okonkwo’s suicide and the District Commissioner’s reaction
Burned down the christian church.
This symbolizes colonial removal and misrepresentation of African voices. What is it?
The District Commissioner's book.
He has returned from exile expecting a high status. He killed a messenger out of resistance hoping his village would stand behind him. Who is he?
Okonkwo
TRUE OR FALSE: Okonkwo’s people strongly support his call for violent resistance against the British colonizers.
False
Why were six respected village leaders arrested by the District Commissioner?
They were involved in the destruction of the church.
This symbolizes Okonkwo's personal strength and masculinity. What is it?
Okonkwo's machete.
He replaced Mr. Brown with a more aggressive take on colonial influence. Who is he?
Mr. Smith
TRUE OR FALSE: By the end of the novel, many clan members have converted to Christianity.
What event in Chapter 24 highlights the growing frustration of the Igbo leaders with their increasing powerlessness under colonial rule?
They were released from prison after being humiliated with a fine by British rule.
Okonkwo's action symbolizes the breakdown of man and culture. What is it?
Okonkwo's suicide.
He unmasks egwuwu, leading to the destruction of the church. Who is he?
Enoch
What theme shows the collapse of Igbo religion and laws because of British rule?
Colonialism and/or cultural clash
How does Okonkwo solve his frustration and despair with the changes happening to his village? (Chapter 25)
He kills himself.
Their act symbolized loss of fear and defeat, they didn't support Okonkwo. What did they do?