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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 name of the boy who wins the wrestling match in the fifteen- to sixteen-year-old age group with a lightning fast move that was never seen before?

2. How does eighteen-year-old, Okonkwo, bring honor to his village?

3. How do the women of the clan prepare for the Feast of the New Yam?

4. The first day of the new year is celebrated with feasting and fellowship. What takes place on the second day of the new year?

5. How does Okonkwo react to the disastrous growing season that destroy all his yams and the yams of his people?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't the people want an even wrestling match, ending in a tie?

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

3. 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.

4. Do you think Okonkwo is justified in reaction when he thinks his second wife, Ekwefi, killed a banana tree during the New Yam Festival? Explain.

5. Describe how Okonkwo goes against his nature when he goes to find Ikwefi at the sacred cave.

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

7. Analyze Okonkwo's feelings for Enzinma and Ekwefi, and how they relate to his fear of weakness.

8. Describe how Okonkwo continues to worry about his son Nwoye, especially after the death of Ikemefuna.

9. Evaluate Okonkwo's reputation in the nine villages of Umuofia.

10. Explain what role the egwuwu, the ancestral spirits of the clan, has in the public trials of the nine villages of the clan.

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

Evaluate the evidence presented to the egwugwu in the case of Mgbafo and Uzowlulu. Do you think the testimony given by each side is convincing? Defend or criticize the verdict of the egwugwu.

Essay Topic 3

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Mr. Brown and Reverend Smith.

2) Summarize the impact each character had on the native culture.

3) In your opinion, which character is the most effective? Defend your stance.

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