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What is Okonkwo known for
He is a known man and a great warrior and is generally violent and angry.
When he is forced to kill Ikemefuna and is also caring for his sick daughter.
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who is Reverend James Smith
He is the secessor to Mr. Brown in the church
what happens to the court messenger that goes to talk to the clan when the clan is having their meeting.
The court messenger is killed by Okonkwo
Which of Okonkwo's children choose's to leave and convert to Christianity
Nwoye or "Issac"
What drives Okonkwo to commit suicide at the end of the book
The guilt of killing an innocent missionary and him not wanting to see his clan fall apart.
What are cowries used for
they are the common currency
what happens to Okonkwo at the end of the book
He kills himself
what happens to the clan leaders including Okonkwo after they burn the church.
They are put in jail and the missionaries request a bail
Who is Okonkwos "best friend"
Obierika
What does Okonkwo do to be exiled from Umuofia.
He accidentally shoots and kills ezudus son and is exiled for it
What do significance do yams have
They are considered a plant of growth and power
How long was Okonkwo sent away for
7 years
who is Enoch
Enoch is a christian convert that ends up unmasking an Egwugwu
What is the name of Okonkwo's second wife?
Ekwefi
How do the people of Umuofia react to Enoch unmasking one of the egwugwu.
The men of Umuofia decide to burn down church and his compound.
Is Okonkwo considered a man of no title after exile?
He is considered a lot less of a warrior and has less titles or significance to the clan after exile
How did the people of Umuofia react to Okonkwo's return after exile
they didn't really notice him are cared that he came back
How did the colonial officials respond to Okonkwo's death
They showed no sign of emotion to his passing
What are "egwugwu"
They are a secret religious society of the Igbo tribe that are treated like gods or elders of another power.
Who follows Ekwefi to the caves when chielo takes ezinma to the oracle
Okonkwo
What is the thing that makes Okonkwo well known when he is young
He beats the former best wrestler in Umuofia
what change happened in Umuofia while he was gone.
Umuofia had been taken over by the christians.
What happens to the sacred python
It is killed by one of the clans men