Igbo Words
Chapter 7
Minor Characters
Igbo Culture
Random Questions
100
Name for elders in Umuofia.
What are ndiche
100
According to Chapter 7, Ikemefuna was left in the care of Okonkwo for _____ years
What are 3 years.
100
I am a friend of Unoka's. We are both musicians. Like many others in Umuofia, Unoka owes me a small debt that he refuses to pay.
Who is Okoye.
100
This is used in Things Fall Apart as money or currency.
What are cowrie shell
100
Which novel did we read Quarter 1?
What is Animal Farm.
200
a hut or living quarters for the head of the household.
What is an obi.
200
use of people and/object to represent ideas and qualities by giving them deeper meanings that are different from their literal ones.
What is symbolism.
200
I felt the wrath of Okonkwo during the Week of Peace. I am Okonkwo's youngest wife.
Who is Ouijugo.
200
the act of giving birth to healthy children is referred to as a ________ _________ _____________.
What is a Woman's Crowing Glory.
200
Name the protagonist and antagonist from William's Golding's novel Lord of the Flies (Quarter 2).
Who are Ralph (protagonist) and Jack (antagonist)
300
_________ has two meanings: 1) name for a woman 2) term used for men without titles
What is agbala
300
Okonkwo uses a (n) ______________ to deliver the "final blow" to Ikemefuna in Chapter 7.
What is a machete.
300
I broke my water pot. I am the daughter of Okonkwo. Nwoye and I have the same mother.
Who is Obiageli.
300
this marriage custom is practice in Umuofia and involves the fathers of the bride and groom meeting and negotiating.
What is a Bride-price
300
The novel Things Fall Apart is set during which time period? A) 1800s B) 1900s c) 1890s d) 1760s
What is the 1890s.
400
Name (2) respected titles discussed in class and mentioned in Things Fall Apart.
What are OZO and OGBUEFI.
400
"That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death" The above line is delivered by ________ ___________.
Who is Ogbuefi Ezeudu.
400
I am set to marry my suitor. I am a young teenager wrestler. We are brother and sister and children of Obierika.
Who are Akueke and Maduka.
400
Before meetings ______ ______ is shared. In Things Fall Apart they represent hospitality and life when they are brought into a home.
What is a Kola Nut
400
Before gaining its independence in 1960 Nigeria was claimed as a (n) ________ colony.
What is British.
500
Name the (3) musical instrument used in traditional Ibo music.
What are EKWE, UDO, and OGENE
500
___________ in Umuofia are placed in earthenware pots and discarded in the forest.
What are twins.
500
I am the brother of Mgafo. I spoke on my sister's behalf in Chapter 10.
Who is Odukwe.
500
_____ _____ __________ is a two-day cultural festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season in southern Nigeria. Okonkwo is not "enthusiastic" about this festival.
What is the New Yam Festival.
500
Your thesis statement MUST contain a ___________ and be found in the __________ paragraph of your essay.
What is a claim and introduction/first paragraph.
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