TFA Ch. 11-13 Review

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Who is the speaker of the quote: "Tortoise's wife sent for him and he gathered all the bits of shell and stuck them together. That is why Tortoise's shell is not smooth."

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Ekwefi

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Who is speaking when they say: "Why do you stand there as though she had been kidnapped?"

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Okonkwo

Front

As she runs behind Chielo in the night, Ekwefi is torn by her:

Back

fear of evil spirits and her need to save her daughter

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Whose "high-pitched voice broke the outer silence of the night" as she comes to take Ezinma?

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Chielo

Front

Why does Chielo take Ezinma?

Back

Because the God Agbala wanted to see his daughter Ezinma.

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What does the character Ekwefi represent in the story?

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The struggles of motherhood and the bond between a mother and her child.

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What is the significance of Chielo's character in the narrative?

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Chielo serves as a priestess and represents the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds.

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How does Okonkwo's character reflect traditional masculinity in the story?

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Okonkwo embodies traditional masculinity through his strength, aggression, and fear of being perceived as weak.

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What role does the concept of 'ogbanje' play in the story?

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Ogbanje refers to a child who repeatedly dies and is reborn, symbolizing the struggles of motherhood and loss.

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What is the relationship between Ekwefi and Ezinma?

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Ekwefi is Ezinma's mother, and their relationship is characterized by deep love and concern.