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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. How many missionaries go to Mbanta?

2. Who is the missionary that replaces Mr. Brown in Umuofia?

3. What is Okonkwo's popular nickname?

4. What type of clan members join the white man's religion?

5. How does Ekwefi and Ezinma harvest the cassava for the feast?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you agree with the punishment the elders of the clan give to Okonkwo when he kills the youngest son of Ezeudu? Justify your answer.

2. Uchendu gives a speech to the guests at Okonkwo's farewell feast, saying that it is good for kinsmen to come together. What did he fear for the young people of the clan?

3. Do you think Okonkwo is correct in his reaction to his son, Nwoye joining the Christians? Why?

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

5. 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.

6. What are some of the positive things the white man brings to Umuofia?

7. When the missionaries come to Umuofia, they tell the people that their gods are not alive and have no effect on their lives. Do you think this is a good approach for the missionaries to take? Explain why.

8. How do the words of the missionaries impact Okonkwo's son, Nwoye?

9. What impact does the burning of the church have on Okonkwo's frame of mind?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ekwefi gave birth to ten children. Nine of them died in infancy. The only survivor is Ezinma. The clan believes that Ekwefi's children are ogbanje.

1) Explain what an ogbanje is.

2) Describe what rituals the medicine man performs on ogbanje and why.

3) Explain why the medicine man asks Ezinma to show him where her iyi-uwa is buried and what does he do with it.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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