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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Okonkwo and the men of Umuofia take Ikemefuna deep into the forest and kill him with machetes. Who gives the final thrust of the machete that ends Ikemefuna's life?
(a) Nwoye
(b) Okonkwo
(c) Ogbuefi Ezendu
(d) Okafo

2. What does the oldest member of the clan say is the reason for gathering for Okonkwo's feast?
(a) To gather under the moonlight
(b) Because it is good for kinsman to do so
(c) To save kinsman from starving
(d) To show off the wealth of food

3. What is the name of the man that the ekwe announces to Umuofia?
(a) Obierika
(b) Uzowulu
(c) Maduka
(d) Ezeudu

4. What is Okonkwo's punishment for killing Ezeudu's son?
(a) Beheading and disgrace.
(b) All of Okonkwo's sons are to be executed.
(c) One of Okonkwo's sons is to be offered as sacrifice.
(d) He and his wives and children have to flee the land.

5. How is Okonkwo going to thank his mother's people for helping him during his seven years in exile?
(a) He is going to give the elders a bag of cowries.
(b) He is going to have a great feast.
(c) He is going to distribute all his yam seeds to the people.
(d) He is going to leave behind one of his wives to work for the rulers and elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to twins born in Umuofia?

2. Why do the elders fear for the young people of the village?

3. What hopes does Okonkwo have for his son, Nwoye's , future?

4. What does the ekwe, a hollowed out wooden instrument and the blast of the cannon signify to the nine villages of Umuofia?

5. What does Okonkwo send to Obierika as he enters his final year of exile?

(see the answer key)

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