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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. When Aneto kills Oduche over a land dispute, what does the white man's government decide?
(a) To hang Aneto
(b) To exile Aneto and his family
(c) To imprison Aneto for life
(d) To whip Aneto

2. What is an osu?
(a) One of the elders, given a hut in the center of the village
(b) A very brave and accomplished hunter
(c) A holy man, revered by the people
(d) A person dedicated to a god, set apart and taboo forever

3. What is Nwoye's name changed to after he joins the Christians?
(a) Isaac
(b) Luke
(c) James
(d) Thomas

4. What is the first thing Okonkwo plans to do when he returns to his clan?
(a) Rebuild his compound better than it was before
(b) Go to each neighboring hut, apologizing for the past
(c) Move in with a neighbor until he could rebuild
(d) Have his wives cook meals for the village

5. What happens to the six leaders of Umuofia during their meeting with the District Commissioner?
(a) They share a feast with the District Commissioner.
(b) They are treated with kindness and respect.
(c) The Commissioner and leaders agree to peace.
(d) They are put in handcuffs, and led to the guardroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Okonkwo serve at the feast for all the umunna, the descendants of Okolo?

3. What do the missionaries tell the Mbanta people about their gods?

4. Why do the people say "Mother is Supreme" when the man is the head of the family and his wives and children are obedient to him?

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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?

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