Cultures and Traditions
Characters
Events
Setting
Background/Lit Devices
100
What does earning a title show about a man’s status?
What is honor, achievement, and respect.
100
A great wrestler who, at a young age, earned the respect of the people of Umuofia
Who is Okonkwo.
100
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_______
What is Converted?
100
The location for parts 1 & 3 of the book.
What is Umuofia?
100
What tribe/ethnic group are the characters in the novel?
What is Igbo.
200
Why is honoring ancestors important?
What is cultural identity and spitirual connection.
200
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?
Who is Unoka?
200
What did Okonkwo ask his daughters to wait to do until they arrived back home to Umuofia?
What is Wait to Marry?
200
Why is the Evil Forest both feared and spiritually significant?
What is dangerous spirits and taboo burials.
200
Where is Nigeria?
300
How does the clan enforce justice when someone breaks a rule?
What is rituals, fines, community-based consequences.
300
The priestess of Agbala.
Who is Chielo.
300
Okonkwo violated this religious holiday when he beat his wife.
What is the Week of Peace?
300
What makes Umuofia a powerful and respected village?
What is strong warriors, unity, and reputation for justice.
300
What literary device hints early on that Okonkwo’s rigid behavior will lead to downfall?
What is foreshadowing?
400
What does offering kola nuts symbolize?
What is respect and goodwill.
400
A curious girl who occasionally fell ill
Who is Ezinma
400
What happens to the leaders of Umuofia when they go to see the District Commissioner for a civil, friendly meeting?
They are soon jailed.
400
A woman is killed here but Okonkwo manages to negotiate retribution.
What is Mbaino.
400
What tone does Achebe create when describing Okonkwo’s childhood?
What is struggle and determination.
500
How does Igbo culture show flexibility in adapting traditions?
What is adjusting based on circumstances and community needs.
500
The ancestral spirits, impersonated by the leading men of the village
Who were the egwugwu?
500
While the women are preparing for this event, a cow is let loose in the village.
What is Obierika's daughter's wedding (Uri)?
500
How does daily life inside Okonkwo’s compound reflect Igbo cultural routines?
What is structured roles, farming duties, and family hierarchy
500
How does Achebe use imagery to show the importance of farming in Igbo life?
What is the land, seasons, and yam fields to show hard work.