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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 does Okonkwo vow to do after being released from the white man's prison?

2. When the missionaries ask the rulers of Mbanta for land to build their church, what do the rulers give them?

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

4. What is the name of the god that the people of Umuofia believe is the creator of the all the world and the other gods?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Okonkwo's point of view with regard to the clan when he returns home?

2. Compare the personalities of Mr. Brown and Reverend Smith. Which man do you think was better for the people of Umuofia?

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

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

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

6. Okonkwo believes a man cannot rise above his chi, or destiny. Explain why you agree or disagree with Okonkwo's belief.

7. The District Commissioner outsmarts the six leaders of Umuofia, including Okonkwo and arrests them, abuses them, and humiliates them. What affect does his have on the spirit of the clan?

8. Do you agree that Mr. Kiaga's choice of allowing the outcasts, osu, to join the other converts in the church is in the best interest of his congregation? Explain.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the traditional celebrations, The Week of Peace or The Feast of the New Yam. Describe what happens during the celebration. Who is involved in the celebration? How long does it last? What impact does it have on the people? What is required of the people during the celebration? What are the traditional food and dress required, and what is the punishment if someone should violate the celebration?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the role of women in the novel with the role of women in today's American society. Cite specific examples from the novel, detailing women's jobs and responsibilities.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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