Symbolism
Yams are a symbol of ____________________.
They are a symbol of masculinity and ability as a provider.
Ekwefi's only daughter
Ezinma
What are the themes we have focused on in Things Fall Apart?
1. Tradition v.s. Change
2. Fate v.s. Free Will
3. Language
4. Masculinity
5. Religion
Who is a foil for Okonkwo?
Possible Answers:
Unoka
Nwoye
Obierika
A Long Way Gone is a firsthand account of Beah's time as a child soldier during the civil war in what country?
Sierra Leone
Used as a symbol of the invasion of Christianity and destruction of Igbo culture
Locusts
Okonkwo's best friend, who often represents the voice of reason
Obierika
Ikemefuna is sentenced to death and Okonkwo is warned not to have a hand in his death. His decision to kill Ikemefuna exemplifies what theme?
Fate v.s Free Will
Ikemefuna is fated to die, but it is Okonkwo's free will that leads him to make the decision to be the one to kill him.
Why is Nwoye attracted to Christianity?
He loves the poetry of the hymns and Bible passages
What is AMSA's address?
201 Forest Street, Marlborough
This fruit symbolizes peace, unity, reconciliation, integrity, life, fraternity, hospitality, goodwill and kindness
The Kola Nut
The first white Christian missionary in Umuofia and Mbanta.
Mr. Brown
The metaphor “proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten” demonstrates the value of _______________________ in Igbo society
Conversation/Language
What was the most revered animal in Mbanta and all the surrounding clans?
The Royal Python
How would you write a proper in text citation for a quote from Things Fall Apart that can be found on page 120?
(Achebe 120).
A symbol of the culture and independence of Umuofia
The egwugwu
The oldest man in the village and a great orator. He warns Okonkwo not to take part in the killing of Ikemefuna
Ezeudu
Ezinma asks Okonkwo if she can bring his chair to the wrestling match for him, what is the reason he says no, and what theme does the exchange exemplify?
"No, that is a boy’s job” (Achebe 44). Exemplifies masculinity and gender roles.
This act demonstrates one final tribal custom
The Umuofian villagers not moving Okonkwo's body.
Who is the author of The Second Coming (the excerpt that the book starts off with)
W.B. Yeats
What event symbolizes Africa under colonial rule, and how colonialism denigrated and destroyed Africa’s cultures?
Okonkwo's death.
Detail: After Okonkwo’s death, he is described as “one of the greatest men of Umuofia” by Obierika.
Who killed the sacred Python?
Enoch
By the end of the novel, who has Okonkwo killed (in order)
Ikemefuna
Ezeudu’s son
What is the name of the wealthy clansmen who takes a chance on Okonkwo by lending him 800 seed yams?
Nwakibe
What are the names of Mrs. Percoskie's dogs?
Calliope and Penelope (will accept Callie and Penny)