Setting
Where is Okonkwo's father land?
Umuofia
What did the clan do with twins
put them in the evil forest
Who was Okonkwo’s “lazy” son?
Nwoye
How did Okonkwo kill himself?
He hung himself
Who is the author?
Chinua Achebe
Where did the missionaries build their church?
The Evil Forest
Considered evil, _________ are often thrown away
Twins
Okonkwo is considered a famous warrior who gained his fame by throwing which character?
the cat
It was assumed that the missionaries would be killed by the evil spirits in the Evil Forest. Instead, nothing happened to them and some of the people were so impressed that they
converted
What were the missionaries riding that was unusual?
An iron horse
What village was Okonkwo and his family exile to?
Mbanta
An ___________ is a child who repeatedly dies and is reborn.
Obanjge
An elder in Umuofia, who is known for all his titles.
Ezeudu
Why did Okonkwo beat his wife during the Week of Peace?
she left the hut to get her braided and didn’t fix the evening meal
What happens to the Christian church in Mbanta?
It was burned down.
What happens in Umuofia during Okonkwo's exile?
Missionaries come and try to get people to convert to Christianity
How does Okonkwo react to the changes happening in Umuofia?
He is disappointed, and immediately wants to fight back.
Considered a lazy man who died in debt, this character is responsible for making Okonkwo the successful, harsh man he is today. Who is this?
Unoka
What did Okonkwo ask his daughters to wait to do until they arrived back home to Umuofia?
Wait to marry
Why does Okonkwo fear weakness?
He doesn't want to end up as a failure like his father.
How does the setting shift in Part 3?
It goes from the traditional Igbo Society of Umuofia, to the impact of the missionaries and their religion
What are the differences between the Igbo religion and Christianity?
Igbo people believe in Chukwu, the supreme God who made heaven, earth, and all other gods. Christian people only believe in one God.
what is significant about Nwoye's new name?
Issac, means he is shifting away from his father, and the strict Igbo traditions and converting to a new religion.
Enoch committed an unthinkable action that no villager had ever even imagined possible. What did he do?
He unmasked an egwugwu
This food is shared during social occasions.
The kola nut