Arrow of God Quiz

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What sacred animal is imprisoned by Oduche, and why? (from Section 2, Chapters Four - Six)

A rattlesnake: Oduche has been told by the white Christians that all snakes, including rattlesnakes, are evil.

A python: Oduche has been told by his father that all snakes, including pythons, are dangerous.

A python: Oduche has been told by the white Christians that all snakes, including pythons, are evil.

A boa constrictor: Oduche has been told by Obika that keeping a constrictor prisoner will keep the village safe.

How did Ulu come to be the chief god of Umuaro? (from Section 1, Chapter One - Three)

When Ezeulu’s father became high priest of Umuaro, he decreed that the namesake child of the goddess Ulu was to be the chief god of the community.

When Umuaro’s six villages united into one community, Ulu himself came into being.

When Ezeulu became high priest of Umuaro, he decreed that Ulu was to be the community’s chief god.

When Umuaro’s six villages united into one community, Ulu won a battle of several gods to claim Umuaro as his territory.

Who suggests to Ezeulu that he has been too hard on Obika? (from Section 3, Chapters Seven - Nine)

His friend Akuebue.

His senior wife Ugoye.

His eldest son Nwafo.

His rival Nwaka.

What are the differences between John Goodcountry and Moses Unachukwu? (from Section 2, Chapters Four - Six)

Goodcountry is white and a Christian: Unachukwu is black and a Muslim.

Goodcountry is white and African: Unachukwu is black and African.

Goodcountry is white and British: Unachukwu is black and African.

Goodcountry is black and British: Unachukwu is black and African.

Who is Wintabota? (from Section 1, Chapter One - Three)

The head of the white colonial government: his actual name is Weatherbottom.

The head of the white colonial government: his actual name is Winterbottom.

The head of the white controlled church: his actual name is Winterbottom.

An ambassador from the white colonial government to Umuaro: Wintabota is the sacred name given to him by Ezeulu.