Things Fall Apart
How does Okonkwo treat his son Nwoye?
Harshly. He thinks his son is lazy like his own father.
Strong, wrestler, hard-worker
Okonkwo
What is Africa?
A continent
What emotion does Okonkwo allow others to see?
Anger
What was the real fear that Okonkwo had and the reason why he was so tough and angry?
He was afraid to become like his father
Which wife speaks back to Okonkwo and is brave?
Ekwefi
Lazy, borrows money, enjoys wine and music.
What sport is celebrated and practiced during the New Yam Festival?
Wrestling
What emotion did Okonkwo feel after Ikemefuna's death?
Sadness, regret, and fear
Why did Okonkwo become famous in the nine villages?
He was the best wrestler and threw Amalinze, the cat
During a difficult harvest year, what did Okonkwo do?
He did not give up, he continued to work hard and survived.
Okonkwo's lazy son
Nwoye
What is one food that Igbo people eat?
Kola Nut & Yams
What emotion is most present in Okonkwo's life?
Fear
What cultural group is Okonkwo a part of?
Ibo or Igbo people
What is Umuofia?
The village in which Okonkwo lives
Okonkwo's "adopted" son; sent to Okonkwo from another village
Ikemefuna
Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?
Chinua Achebe
What emotions have Nwoye been struggling with?
Confusion and grief
What did Okonkwo do to get banished from the tribe?
His gun exploded and killed a boy accidentally.
What did Okonkwo bring home after wars?
Human heads. He drank wine in the first one he had brought.
The favorite daughter.
Ezinma
What country do the Igbo people live in?
Nigeria
Is Okonkwo good at handling his emotions?
NOOOOO!