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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Brown encourage the people to attend school?

2. What is an osu?

3. What does Obierika bring for Okonkwo two years after Okonkwo had been exiled?

4. Who is the white missionary that makes friends with great men of the clan and is presented with a carved elephant tusk?

5. What is the name of the man that the ekwe announces to Umuofia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the importance of the ekwe to the people of Umuofia?

3. Do you think it is right for the clan to burn down the church after Enoch pulls the mask off the egwuwu during the annual ceremony? Explain.

4. Describe how Obierika proves to be a true friend to Okonkwo, even after Okonkwo is exiled.

5. Compare the personalities of Mr. Brown and Reverend Smith. Which man do you think was better for the people of Umuofia?

6. 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.

7. What is Okonkwo's point of view with regard to the clan when he returns home?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Explain Okonkwo's role in the clan when he returns to Umuofia after his seven year exile.

2) Describe his plan for himself and his sons upon his return and if it worked out.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the role of women in the novel with the role of women in today's American society. Cite specific examples from the novel, detailing women's jobs and responsibilities.

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate the evidence presented to the egwugwu in the case of Mgbafo and Uzowlulu. Do you think the testimony given by each side is convincing? Defend or criticize the verdict of the egwugwu.

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