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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. What is the first thing Mr. Kiaga orders the outcasts to do if they want to remain in the new religion?

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

3. Why does Obierika tell Okonkwo that it is too late to fight the white man and drive him from the land?

4. Why does Uchendu say, "Never kill a man who says nothing" when Obierika tells them about the white man the Abame killed?

5. What does Okonkwo do when the court messengers come to the meeting, telling the clan to stop?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the saying "You can never go home again" hold true for Okonkwo when he returns home after seven years in exile?

2. 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.

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

4. When the missionaries come to Umuofia, they tell the people that their gods are not alive and have no effect on their lives. Do you think this is a good approach for the missionaries to take? Explain why.

5. Describe the plan the leaders of Mbanta make when the missionary comes to them asking for a plot of land to build a church.

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

7. 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?

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

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

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) Give three examples from the novel when Okonkwo uses poor impulse control.

2) Summarize the clan's reaction to the events.

3) Analyze the consequences of Okonkwo's actions.

Essay Topic 2

The missionaries in Mbanta ask the rulers for a plot of land on which to build a church. The elders decide to give the missionaries a piece of land in the Evil Forest.

1) What is the significance of this decision?

2) What do the elders expect the outcome to be?

3) Relate what happened when the missionaries accepted the land.

4) What impact did final result have on the people of Mbanta?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the traditional celebrations, The Week of Peace or The Feast of the New Yam. Describe what happens during the celebration. Who is involved in the celebration? How long does it last? What impact does it have on the people? What is required of the people during the celebration? What are the traditional food and dress required, and what is the punishment if someone should violate the celebration?

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