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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. One night, the storytelling of Okonkwo 's wives and children stops because the priestess, Chielo is shouting in a high-pitched voice. What does she tell Okonkwo?
(a) That Agbala needs to talk to Okonkwo
(b) That Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves wants to see Ezinma
(c) That Agbala wants to see all Okonkwo's wives
(d) That Agbala is putting a curse on Okonkwo's house

2. Ezinma offers to bring Okonkwo's chair to the wrestling match for him. Why did he refuse his daughter's offer?
(a) Carrying the chair is a boy's job.
(b) He will be busy with preparing the wrestlers for the match and wouldn't need the chair.
(c) Only grown women carry their husband's chairs.
(d) Men prefer to stand during the wrestling match.

3. When Okonkwo is angry and cannot speak because of his stutter, how does he get his point across?
(a) Takes a deep breath and gets control of himself.
(b) Uses his fists against the person who angers him.
(c) Uses hand motions to relay his message.
(d) Walks away, returning when he is calmer.

4. What does Ekwefi do after Chielo carries Ezinma away on her back?
(a) She runs to the other wives for solace.
(b) She follows Chielo.
(c) She screams at Okonkwo to go bring Ezinma back.
(d) She runs into her hut in despair.

5. Which of the spectators of the wrestling match are allowed to sit around the huge circle of the wrestling ring?
(a) Women and children.
(b) Pregnant women.
(c) The elders, grandees, a few early comers in the stands, and the drummers.
(d) The wrestlers waiting for their matches.

Short Answer Questions

1. The punishment for breaking the sacred peace changes through the years. What happened to a man that broke the Week of Peace in the past?

2. What is Okonkwo's punishment for committing a "nso-ani" during the Week of Peace?

3. Where does the powerful Oracle of the Hills, Agbala, live?

4. What is the name all children of the clan except Ezinma call their mothers?

5. Why is the big, ancient silk-cotton tree in the playground considered sacred?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do you think benefits from the judgment of the egwuwu in the trial of Uzowulu and his wife and family and why?

2. Do you think Okonkwo is justified in being ashamed of his father? Explain why.

3. Okonkwo's father dies in debt, with no titles to his name. Relate why Okonkwo does not have to worry that his father's reputation will be held against him.

4. Summarize the role of the women during the New Yam Festival.

5. Do you agree with the old man who said that Okonkwo's palm-kernels had been cracked for him by a benevolent spirit? Justify your answer.

6. Determine the point of view of Mbaino with regard to settling the dispute with Umuofia over the murder of Ezeugo.

7. Describe the Week of Peace celebrated in Umuofia . How does Okonkwo violate this sacred peace and what are the consequences?

8. How would you justify Okonkwo's harsh treatment of his family and his uncontrollable temper?

9. What is the tradition the in-laws must do for the uri?

10. Explain how Ekwefi defies the traditions of the clan when Chielo takes Ezinma to Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves.

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