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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. 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?

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

3. What does Uchendu tell Okonkw his duty was?

4. What does the District Commissioner do three days after the destruction of the church?

5. What happens to the Christian women who go to the stream for water to wash the church with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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?

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

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

Describe in detail the three rituals of a wedding engagement for the Ibo people: the bride price, the delivery of the palm-wine, and the confession. Give a detailed summary of each ceremony.

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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