Questions and Answers
Why did people come to see the oracle?
To find out about the future or consult them on their misfortune or consult spirits
What did they call the oracle?
Agbala
What were worshippers looking for if they crawled through the round hole of the hill?
Seek knowledge from god
What was the name of the priestess of Unoka's time?
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What does Unoka sacrifice before planting any crop?
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Who is the god of the yams?
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According to the priestess, when will a man's harvest be good?
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What does chi mean?
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How did Unoka die?
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Why didn't Unoka have a grave?
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Who is the man with three barns, nine wives, thirty children, and considered the wealthiest man in the village?
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What does nna ayi mean?
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Who is Nwakibie's first wife?
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At Nwakibie's house, who talked about the palm wine tapper?
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What did the oracle tell Obiako about his father?
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Who is Nwakibie's oldest son?
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Why did Okonkwo come to Nwakibie?
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What is considered a man's crop?
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What are considered women's crops?
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How many seeds did Nwakibie give Okonkwo for his first harvest?
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How was Okonkwo's first experience sharecropping yams?
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How was Okonkwo's second experience sharecropping yams?
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Study Notes
Oracle and Consultation
- People consulted the oracle to seek knowledge about their future, misfortunes, or to communicate with spirits.
- The oracle is referred to as Agbala.
Spiritual Practices
- Worshippers crawled through a round hole in the hill to gain knowledge from the gods.
- Unoka, a character in the story, sacrificed a cock before planting crops as an offering.
Key Characters
- Chika served as the priestess during Unoka's time.
- Ifejioku is recognized as the god of yams, symbolizing agricultural prosperity.
Beliefs and Traditions
- According to the priestess, a man's harvest is favorable when he maintains peace with the gods.
- The term "chi" refers to a personal god, representing one's spiritual guardian.
Unoka's Death and Legacy
- Unoka succumbed to a swelling in his stomach and did not receive a proper grave, as this condition was seen as an abomination, necessitating burial in the Evil Forest.
Prominent Figures in the Village
- Nwakibie is described as the wealthiest man with three barns, nine wives, and thirty children.
- His first wife is named Anasi, and his oldest son is Igwelo.
Community Interactions
- Ogbuefi Idigo discussed the palm wine tapper at Nwakibie's household.
- Obiako was informed by the oracle to sacrifice a goat for his father.
Agricultural Practices
- Okonkwo sought yam seeds from Nwakibie to begin his agricultural journey, which is central to manhood in the community.
- Yam is considered a man's crop, while women's crops include coco-yams, beans, and cassava.
Harvest Experiences
- Nwakibie provided Okonkwo with 800 yam seeds for his first planting.
- Okonkwo's initial sharecropping experience was poor due to harsh weather conditions, with too much sun and drought affecting the plants.
- His second attempt faced challenges as heavy rains persisted, further impacting his crop yield.
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