TFA Reading Check Ch. 14-16

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Who does Okonkwo move in with after his banishment?

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Okonkwo moves in with his mother in Mbanta.

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What significant news does Obierika bring to Okonkwo during his isolation?

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Obierika informs Okonkwo that a village named Abame has been destroyed.

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What does Uchendu remind Okonkwo about hardship?

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Uchendu reminds Okonkwo that 'many have been worse off'.

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Which group of people from Umuofia converts to Christianity the most?

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The outcasts are the ones who convert to Christianity the most.

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Why do the villagers laugh at the Christian missionaries' religion?

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They do not understand how the Holy Trinity can be accepted as one God and cannot see how God can have a son and not a wife.

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What is the significance of Okonkwo's banishment in the story?

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Okonkwo's banishment represents his fall from grace and the consequences of his actions.

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How does Okonkwo's relationship with his mother differ from his relationship with his father?

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Okonkwo has a more supportive relationship with his mother compared to his strained relationship with his father, Unoka.

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What role does Obierika play in Okonkwo's life during his exile?

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Obierika serves as a friend and confidant, bringing news and updates from Umuofia.

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What does the destruction of Abame symbolize in the novel?

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The destruction of Abame symbolizes the impact of colonialism and the clash of cultures.

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How do the villagers perceive the Christian God compared to their traditional gods?

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The villagers find it difficult to accept the Christian God because they cannot see Him, unlike their visible gods.