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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 shameful death Unoka endures?

2. As Ekwefi and Okonkwo wait outside of Agbala's cave for Ezinma's return, what does Ekwefi think about?

3. Why does Unkona's neighbor, Okoye, visit him?

4. Ezinma offers to bring Okonkwo's chair to the wrestling match for him. Why did he refuse his daughter's offer?

5. How many pots of wine do Obierika's in-laws brink to his home for the uri?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you agree with Okonkwo when he gives the fatal blow to Ikemefuna with his machete?

2. Describe why Okonkwo is considered a wealthy man by Umuofia's standards.

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

4. Compare the stories of men to the stories of women in Umuofia.

5. Compare the differences in the attitudes of the people of Umuofia with regard to a dark night and a moonlit night.

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

7. In your opinion, what is the biggest factor that makes Ikemefuna accept the fact that he is not returning to his homeland?

8. Explain how Ikemefuna is a good friend to Obiageli on the day of the New Yam Festival.

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

10. 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.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Summarize the economic system of the Igbo people before the white man's appearance.

2) How was wealth determined?

3) Describe how a man could attain wealth if nothing was left to him by his father.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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