Things Fall Apart Chapter 12 & 13 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why does Obierika's daughter's uri put the entire neighborhood into a festive air?

It's a big deal in their culture. Everyone is invited.

What does the priestess do when she brings Ezinma out of Agbala's cave?

She brings her home without saying a word and puts her to bed.

Where does Obierika send one of his relatives to get a fat goat for his in-laws during the uri?

Umuike

Why do all the women abandon food preparation for the uri?

There was a cry in the distance. Signup and view all the answers

How many pots of wine do Obierika's in-laws bring for the uri?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What traditional events take place when night falls at Obierika's daughter's uri?

Torches lit, elders sit in a circle, singers come and sing, girls come from the compound, dance, then the bride brings a cock to the suitors' family for 7 market weeks. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ekwe signify to the nine villages of Umuofia?

Someone was dead. Signup and view all the answers

How does the ekwe let people know exactly who has died?

The first ring lets them know a message is coming, then it names the clan, then the village, then the person that is dead. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the man that the ekwe announces to Umuofia?

Ezeudu Signup and view all the answers

Why can Ezeudu, the oldest man in the village, only be buried at night?

Because he was a noble warrior. Signup and view all the answers

What tragedy occurs during the final burial rites for Ezeudu?

Okonkwo accidentally kills the dead man's son. Signup and view all the answers

What is Okonkwo's punishment for killing Ezeudu's son?

His house is burned down, and he and his entire family are exiled from the village. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 12: Obierika's Daughter's Uri

Obierika's daughter is celebrated with a uri, an important cultural event that brings the community together to partake in festivities.
Uri events are communal; everyone in the neighborhood is invited to celebrate.
Obierika sends a relative to Umuike to procure a fat goat as a gift for his in-laws during the ceremony.
Women momentarily leave food preparation for the uri when they hear a cry from a distance, highlighting the social dynamics during celebrations.

Chapter 13: Ezeudu's Death and Okonkwo's Tragedy

Obierika's in-laws honor the celebration by bringing 50 pots of wine to offer during the uri.
The ekwe, a wooden musical instrument, signals significant events; its sound and cannon blasts denote a death in the community.
The first ring of the ekwe announces that a message is coming; subsequent rings specify the clan, village, and name of the deceased.
The ekwe announces the death of Ezeudu, the oldest man in Umuofia, who can only be buried at night due to his status as a noble warrior.
During Ezeudu's burial rites, a tragedy occurs: Okonkwo inadvertently kills Ezeudu's son while gunshots are fired in mourning.
As punishment for the accidental killing, Okonkwo’s house is burned, and he and his family face exile from the village, marking a significant downfall in his life.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 12 and 13 from 'Things Fall Apart' with these flashcards. Explore key events, character actions, and cultural significances in the Igbo society depicted in the novel. Perfect for revising important themes and context.