Ekwefi's Struggle
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Who woke Okonkwo up in the morning?

  • His third wife
  • His second wife
  • His mother
  • His first wife (correct)

    • What did Okonkwo do after he woke up?

  • He collected medicine (correct)
  • He went back to sleep
  • He slapped a mosquito
  • He scratched his thigh

    • Why did Okonkwo feel uneasy at night?

  • He was worried about Ezinma (correct)
  • He couldn't sleep
  • He had a bad dream
  • He was bitten by mosquitos

    • Who is Ezinma's mother?

    <p>Ekwefi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Okonkwo swear to do if Ekwefi gave Ezinma eggs again?

    <p>Beat Ezinma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children did Ekwefi bear?

    <p>Ten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the medicine man tell Okonkwo about the dead child?

    <p>The child was an ogbanje</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the way back to the road?

    <p>Ezinma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Okonkwo threaten to do if they were brought all the way for nothing?

    <p>Beat sense into Ezinma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Okagbue ask Ezinma to do when they arrived at the orange tree?

    <p>Point at the spot with her finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Okagbue do after finding the iyi-uwa?

    <p>He untied it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ekwefi pray a thousand times?

    <p>Because she was worried about her sick child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Okonkwo do with the grasses, leaves, roots, and barks he brought from the bush?

    <p>He used them to prepare medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Okonkwo warn Ekwefi not to let the pot boil over?

    <p>Because it would ruin the medicine's power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Ekwefi bitter about her own chi?

    <p>She blamed her own evil chi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ekwefi's bitterness not flow outwards to others?

    <p>She blamed her own evil chi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ekwefi believe that Ezinma had come to stay?

    <p>Ezinma had broken her bond with the world of ogbanje</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ezinma lead the crowd to the big udala tree?

    <p>To bury her iyi-uwa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During communal ceremonies, where would the women typically be positioned?

    <p>They would be seated on the fringe, looking on like outsiders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the people seated on the row of stools in front of the elders?

    <p>The titled men and elders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound signaled the beginning of the ceremony?

    <p>The iron gong sounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the egwugwu house?

    <p>To house the ancestral spirits of the clan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Evil Forest and what does he represent?

    <p>Evil Forest is the leader of the egwugwu and represents the village of Umueru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the women and children run away when they see the egwugwu?

    <p>It is instinctive for them to flee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the second egwugwu having the springy walk of Okonkwo?

    <p>It suggests a connection between Okonkwo and the ancestral spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for taking the sister and her children away from Uzowulu's house?

    <p>They wanted to save the sister's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Odukwe mention that Uzowulu beat his sister when she was pregnant?

    <p>To prove Uzowulu's guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the punishment mentioned for Uzowulu if he ever beat his wife again?

    <p>His genitals would be cut off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Evil Forest instruct Uzowulu to do to get his wife back?

    <p>Bring a pot of wine to his in-laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sat on a mat on the floor after their supper of yam foo-foo and bitter-leaf soup?

    <p>Ezinma and her mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gave out yellowish light in Okonkwo's compound?

    <p>The oil lamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sound that reached Okonkwo from his wives' huts?

    <p>Singing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Tortoise ask to cover the compound with soft things?

    <p>Parrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tortoise's wife bring out of the house?

    <p>Hoes, machetes, spears, guns, and a cannon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Tortoise when he jumped down from the sky?

    <p>His shell broke into pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the priestess want to see Ezinma?

    <p>Agbala wanted to see her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to arrive at the meeting place for the feast in the sky?

    <p>Tortoise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tortoise do to convince the birds to allow him to go with them?

    <p>Changed his appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tortoise do when the food was served at the feast in the sky?

    <p>Ate all the food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Chielo do to Ekwefi in the text?

    <p>Follows her through the village</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the birds take back the feathers they had given to Tortoise?

    <p>They didn't trust Tortoise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the moon in the text?

    <p>It provides light during the journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Chielo and Ekwefi end up in the text?

    <p>The cave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ekwefi's state of mind during the journey in the text?

    <p>Fearful and numb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Ekwefi marry before running away to Okonkwo?

    <p>Anene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ekwefi do when she heard a noise behind her?

    <p>Scream and sprang to her feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the priestess with Ezinma on her back disappear into?

    <p>A hole hardly big enough to pass a hen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ekwefi do after the priestess disappeared into the hole?

    <p>Sat down on a stony ledge and waited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Chielo and what is her relationship with Ezinma?

    <p>Chielo is a priestess and she is Ezinma's guardian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ekwefi's reaction to Chielo taking Ezinma reveal about her character?

    <p>Ekwefi is protective and willing to do anything to keep Ezinma safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ekwefi's past encounter with Ogbuagali-odu reveal about her fears?

    <p>Ekwefi is afraid of evil spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the fireflies in the text?

    <p>The fireflies represent hope and guidance in the darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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