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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. Why can Ezeudu, the oldest man in his village, only be buried at night?

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

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

4. What question does Njide, the eldest sister of Uchendu, ask of her brother's bride during the isa-ife?

5. What event occurs that convinces the clan that the gods can fight their own battles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Okonkwo's friend, Obierika pays a visit to Okonkwo after two years of exile. He brings new of the annihilation of the Abame clan. Do you believe the white man is justified in their attack of the Abame clan? Explain.

2. After one of the converts kills the royal python, why does Okonkwo think it is a womanly decision to ostracize the converts from the daily rituals and privileges of members of the clan?

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

4. Do you agree that Mr. Kiaga's choice of allowing the outcasts, osu, to join the other converts in the church is in the best interest of his congregation? Explain.

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

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

7. What is Okonkwo's attitude after he is released from prison?

8. Summarize the advice Uchendu gives to Okonkwo about his lot in life.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze Okonkwo's suicide at the end of the novel.

2) Did he have any other alternatives?

3) Do you think this act made him more or less of a hero to his people? Why?

Essay Topic 2

While waiting for Ezinma to be released from the cave of Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves, she has a flashback.

1) What does this flashback reveal about her relationship with Okonkwo?

2) How does it compare with their present relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the three rituals of a wedding engagement for the Ibo people: the bride price, the delivery of the palm-wine, and the confession. Give a detailed summary of each ceremony.

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