Characters
This character is known to be strongest wrestler of the nine villages and dedicates his life to hard work
What is the proverb Unoka uses to justify his over indulgence and lack of spending?
"One who did not eat what one had in one's lifetime.....folly of a dead man's mouth "
This sacred tradition is held for 7-days where it is said that no man shall curse to his neighbor
Sacred Week of Peace
The term used to describe marriage between multiple people
Polygamy
This teacher is an elder of the Morgan Mckinzie family, but has been voted "most likely to take down a lion with their barehands" for 17 years running.
Mr.Te
This character believes that one should indulge and enjoy life to one's content. Does not worry about tomorrow!
Unoka
Interpret the meaning of this proverb in your own words: " If a child washes his hands he could eat with kings."
Distancing oneself from ancestral shortcomings and proving one's worth, person can achieve high status.
This grand celebration brings families together to take feast in the coming of the harvest season by cleaning out the old to make room for the new
The New Yam Festival
The nickname for this crop that men are grow and have great pride for
This teacher has indigenous body art that connects them to their ancestral roots and honors their family
Ms.Salvador
Okonkwo's close friend who takes pitty on Okonkwo's constant suffering throughout his life
Interpret the meaning of this proverb in your own words, "Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. If one says no to the other, let his wing break."
There's room for everyone!
This unfortunate event led to the transfer of a virgin girl and the young lad, Ikemefuna, to Umofia.
(Must name 2/3: the crime, victim, and location)
The slaying a Ogbuefi Udo's wife in Mbanta!
These supernatural beings are said to be the spirits of the ancestors and visit the world of the living when someone of great age passes away
Egwegwe
This teacher has two cats, a dog, and experienced a nose surgery
Mrs.Mendez
Erratic and eccentric priestess of Agbala who possess great powers in the medicines.
Interpret this proverb in your own words, "An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb."
People feel uncomfortable when a story is said and a vulnerability of them is mentioned. If the shoe fits, cinderella...
A rare event that is said to occur once in a generation.
The locust swarm
This term is used to describe involuntary manslaughter of one's tribesman
Female Ochu
This educator has a sibling currently attending UCLA and favorite children's cartoon is Tom and Jerry because, "it had no words."
Ms.Nosseir
Priest of the Earth Goddess, Ani, who came to repremand Okonkwo for violating an Igbo sacred tradition.
It's important to adapt and evolve in order to survive
A joyous occassion that is celebrated through ozo dance and drums described as "quick, light, and gay...."
The taking of a clan's title
coco-yams, beans, and cassava
This teacher hails from Mesquite, Texas and has known work related to advocating for equitable treatment and representation of educators within the charter school system.
Mr.Carter