Plot
Proverbs
100

Why was Ikemefuna sacrificed to Umoufia?

To avoid war with a neighboring village

100

What is regarded very highly among the people of Umuofia?

The art of language

200

What is Umuofia village feared for?

They were feared for war and magic 

200

What are proverbs defined as in the book?

The palm oil with which words are eaten

300

Why was Okonkwo disappointed of his father?

He was disappointed because he was weak and poor

300

Why wouldn't they fight in a war that the oracle forbids?

It would be a "fight of blame"

400

What happened to Ogbuefi Udo's wife?

She was killed at a market in Mbaino

400

Why does Unoka say the proverb about the sun to Okoye?

To show why we won't pay him first

500

What item does Unoka remember from his childhood?

The kite
500

What does the moon represent in the proverb on page ten?

A happiness energy brought to the people