Formative Test 3 - Chapters 7,8,9

Front

What does Ekwefi’s banging on the door in the early morning indicate about her character?

Back

Strong and assertive.

Front

What is the role of the medicine man, Okagbue, in the story?

Back

To help break the cycle of the ogbanje curse.

Front

True or False: Ekwefi was afraid to wake Okonkwo when Ezinma fell ill.

Back

False.

Front

True or False: Okonkwo was proud of his son Nwoye's strength and manliness.

Back

False.

Front

True or False: Okonkwo thought that Ezinma should have been a boy because of her spirit and intelligence.

Back

True.

Front

Define 'ogbanje' in the context of the story.

Back

A spirit that is believed to be born into a family and causes the death of its own children.

Front

What does Okonkwo's character represent in the story?

Back

Traditional masculinity and the struggle against change.

Front

How does Ezinma's character challenge gender norms in the story?

Back

She is intelligent and strong, traits valued in a male but not typically in a female.

Front

What is the significance of the relationship between Okonkwo and Nwoye?

Back

It highlights the conflict between traditional expectations and individual identity.

Front

What does the term 'feminine' imply in the context of Okonkwo's views?

Back

Weakness and lack of strength, which Okonkwo despises.