Chapters 1-5
Why was Okonkwo famous?
He defeated the most famous wrestler, Amalinze who was well known.
What causes Okonkwo to shoot at Ekwefi?
She takes his leaves from a Banana tree and then disobeys him.
One of the young children had opened the gate of the cow shed.
Why does Okonkwo send money to Obierika in Umofia?
To rebiuld 2 huts.
How much would someone have to pay to get the 6 men out of jail.
250 bags of cowries
Why did the men of Umuofia call a meeting?
Why does Ekwefi have a bitter attitude towards life?
Most of her kids have died, and Ezinma is sick.
What did the white man arrive in Abame on?
an "Iron horse"
How did Okonkwo think he will be welcomed back to Umofia?
He saw himself taking the highest title of the land.
What did Mr Brown build?
A school and a hospital
What upset Okonkwo the most about Nwoye?
Nwoye resembled Unoka and he had no ambition.
What is an Ilo? How is it used during the festival?
It is a square where the village can gather. It is used as a wresting rink during the festival.
Who took enzinma to a cave?
Chielo
What was Obierika's real reason to visit Okonkwo in Mbanta?
He saw Nwoye with some missionaries in Umofia.
How did the church "die"?
It was burned to ashes
What crops did Okonkwo grow?
yams
Why does Okonkwo kill Ikemefuna?
The oracle said that Ikemefuna must be killed by Okonkwo and he didn't want to be seen as weak by the other men.
How long is Okonkwos exile going to last?
7 years
What does the sacred python symbolize?
A god
Okonkwo
How did Ikemfuna react to living with Okonkwos family.
Ikemefuna always ran away and refused to eat but he eventually got comfortable.
What are egwugwu
They're seen as ancestral gods, theyre actually umuofia elders with masks on.
Why was Okonkwo scared when Ezeudu visited him?
Ezeudu warned Okonkwo not to participate in Ikemefunas death.
What does Obierika explain to Okonkwo about the Church?
He explains that the church has weakened the ries of kinship and that many of the clansmen are now on the white man's side.
Why did Umoufia start to gain more money?
The missionaries