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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Okonkwo feel the greatest obstacle to going to war against the white man is?
(a) The fear of the clan
(b) The cowardice of Egonwanne
(c) His own cowardice
(d) The clan is not prepared for war

2. Who is the white missionary that makes friends with great men of the clan and is presented with a carved elephant tusk?
(a) Mr. Kiaga
(b) Mr. Smith
(c) Mr. Brown
(d) Mr. Penn

3. What is Nwoye's name changed to after he joins the Christians?
(a) Thomas
(b) Luke
(c) James
(d) Isaac

4. How does Mr. Brown encourage the people to attend school?
(a) With singlets and towels
(b) With a she-goat and hen
(c) With kola nuts and palm-wine
(d) With singlets and towels

5. What type of clan members join the white man's religion?
(a) The elders of the clan and their families
(b) The warriors of the clan, hoping the religion would keep them safe
(c) Men with no titles, efulefu, worthless and empty men
(d) The women and children of the clan

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the six leaders of Umuofia once the fine is paid to the District Commissioner?

2. What do the rulers and elders of Mbanta decide to do about the Christians after one of the converts kills the Sacred Python?

3. What is the final ceremony, Amikwu, Uchendu's youngest son, has to perform before getting married?

4. How many cowries do the court messengers ask the people for as payment to release their leaders?

5. What happens to the Christian women who go to the stream for water to wash the church with?

Short Essay Questions

1. The District Commissioner outsmarts the six leaders of Umuofia, including Okonkwo and arrests them, abuses them, and humiliates them. What affect does his have on the spirit of the clan?

2. Uchendu gives a speech to the guests at Okonkwo's farewell feast, saying that it is good for kinsmen to come together. What did he fear for the young people of the clan?

3. What impact does the burning of the church have on Okonkwo's frame of mind?

4. Okonkwo believes a man cannot rise above his chi, or destiny. Explain why you agree or disagree with Okonkwo's belief.

5. Do you think Okonkwo is correct in his reaction to his son, Nwoye joining the Christians? Why?

6. Do you think the white man causes the village of Umuofia to fall apart, as Obierika thinks? Explain.

7. Do you agree with the punishment the elders of the clan give to Okonkwo when he kills the youngest son of Ezeudu? Justify your answer.

8. What is Okonkwo's final act as a warrior for his village of Umuofia? Did it reverse the falling apart of his village in any way?

9. How do the words of the missionaries impact Okonkwo's son, Nwoye?

10. Okonkwo's seven year exile is over and he decides to go home to his fatherland. Do you think he should stay in Mbanta with his mother's family? Why.

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