33 Questions
What kind of stories did Nwoye prefer?
Stories of the tortoise and his wily ways
What did Vulture do after receiving rain from Sky?
Flew to a distant land to find a fire
How often do the locusts come to Umuofia?
Every year for seven years
What did the people of Umuofia do when the locusts descended?
Ran into the open to see the locusts
Why was Nwoye happy to be sent for by his mother or another of his father's wives to do difficult tasks in the home?
He wanted to prove his masculinity
What did Okonkwo want Nwoye to become in the future?
A prosperous man capable of ruling his father's household
Why did Okonkwo encourage the boys to sit with him in his obi and tell them stories?
To bond with them and pass on masculine knowledge
What caused Nwoye to feel a snapping inside him during the last harvest season?
He heard the cry of an infant in the forest
What was the purpose of the men of Umuofia's journey in the text?
To search for Ezimili
Why did Ikernefuna feel like a child once more?
Because he was going home to his mother
What did Okonkwo do when he heard Ikemefuna cry 'My father, they have killed me'?
He cut down Ikemefuna with his machete
Why were the people of Umuofia excited about the locusts?
They wanted to catch the locusts to eat them
Who was Ogbuefi Ezeudu?
The oldest man in a quarter of Umuofia
What did the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves pronounce about Ikemefuna?
He was to be sacrificed outside Umuofia
How did Nwoye react when he found out that Ikemefuna was going home?
He burst into tears
During Okonkwo's mourning for Ikernefuna, what did he drink from morning till night?
Palm wine
How did Okonkwo feel physically during his mourning for Ikernefuna?
Weak and unable to walk properly
What did Okonkwo ask his daughter Ezinma to bring him after eating?
His snuff-bottle
According to Obierika, how do titled men in Abame and Aninta pound foo-foo for their wives?
They climb trees
What is the custom of deciding bride-price in Umunso?
They do not bargain at all
What is the polite name for leprosy in the text?
The white skin
Who did Okonkwo go to visit after finishing covering the walls of his compound with new palm fronds?
Obierika
What was Obierika doing under the shade of an orange tree?
Making thatches from leaves of the raffia-palm
Who did Okonkwo want to be present when Obierika's daughter's suitor came?
Himself
Why did Okonkwo express his worry about Nwoye to Obierika?
Nwoye did not resemble Okonkwo
Who was the oldest man in Ire village?
Ogbuefi Ndulue
Why was the drum not beaten to inform Umuofia of Ogbuefi Ndulue's death?
They were waiting for his wife to be buried
What did Ozoemena do after hearing about her husband's death?
She went to the obi and called her husband
Why did Obierika say he sometimes wishes he had not taken the ozo title?
He doesn't like climbing palm trees
What did Akueke wear on her waist?
Figida beads
Who was the suitor of Akueke?
Ibe
What did the men in the obi drink?
Palm wine
What was the final bride-price settled for Akueke?
Twenty bags of cowries
Study Notes
Nwoye's Preferences
- Nwoye preferred stories of his mother's people and the spirits of the forest.
Vulture and Sky
- When the Sky sent rain, Vulture received it and spread his wide wings to catch the raindrops.
Locusts in Umuofia
- The locusts came to Umuofia once in a generation.
- When the locusts descended, the people of Umuofia gathered them up in pots and baskets.
Nwoye's Tasks
- Nwoye was happy to be sent for by his mother or another of his father's wives to do difficult tasks in the home because it made him feel important.
Okonkwo's Expectations
- Okonkwo wanted Nwoye to become a great farmer and a courageous warrior like him.
Okonkwo's Storytelling
- Okonkwo encouraged the boys to sit with him in his obi and tell them stories of his adventures and the history of Umuofia.
Nwoye's Emotional Reaction
- During the last harvest season, Nwoye felt a snapping inside him, indicating a sense of emotional turmoil.
The Men's Journey
- The men of Umuofia went on a journey to take Ikemefuna, a young boy from a neighboring village, to his new home.
Ikernefuna's Feelings
- Ikernefuna felt like a child once more when he was taken to his new home.
Oracle's Pronouncement
- The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves pronounced that Ikemefuna would be killed.
Okonkwo's Reaction
- When Okonkwo heard Ikemefuna cry 'My father, they have killed me', he was devastated and mourned his death.
Locusts' Significance
- The people of Umuofia were excited about the locusts because they were a delicacy and a rare treat.
Ogbuefi Ezeudu
- Ogbuefi Ezeudu was a respected elder and a messenger of the gods.
Nwoye's Reaction
- When Nwoye found out that Ikemefuna was going home, he felt a mix of emotions and sadness.
Okonkwo's Mourning
- During his mourning for Ikernefuna, Okonkwo drank palm wine from morning till night.
- He felt physically weak and exhausted during his mourning.
Okonkwo's Request
- After eating, Okonkwo asked his daughter Ezinma to bring him a bowl of foo-foo.
Titled Men in Abame and Aninta
- According to Obierika, titled men in Abame and Aninta pound foo-foo for their wives with their fists.
Bride-Price Custom
- In Umunso, the custom of deciding bride-price involves the prospective groom's family presenting a bundle of sticks to the bride's family.
Leprosy
- The polite name for leprosy in the text is 'the white skin'.
Okonkwo's Visit
- Okonkwo went to visit Obierika after finishing covering the walls of his compound with new palm fronds.
Obierika's Activity
- Obierika was lying under the shade of an orange tree, enjoying his leisure time.
Okonkwo's Request
- Okonkwo wanted his daughter Ezinma to be present when Obierika's daughter's suitor came.
Okonkwo's Concern
- Okonkwo expressed his worry about Nwoye to Obierika because he thought Nwoye was too soft and gentle.
Oldest Man in Ire Village
- The oldest man in Ire village was Ogbuefi Ezeudu.
Ogbuefi Ndulue's Death
- The drum was not beaten to inform Umuofia of Ogbuefi Ndulue's death because he was a very old man and his death was expected.
Ozoemena's Reaction
- When Ozoemena heard about her husband's death, she began to weep and wail.
Obierika's Regret
- Obierika sometimes wished he had not taken the ozo title because it brought him more responsibilities and worries.
Akueke's Attire
- Akueke wore a string of cowry shells around her waist.
Akueke's Suitor
- The suitor of Akueke was Ukegbu.
Drinks in the Obi
- The men in the obi drank palm wine.
Akueke's Bride-Price
- The final bride-price settled for Akueke was 20 bags of cowry shells.
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