Things Fall Apart (Ch. 1-4)

Who did Okonkwo beat in the greatest wrestling match the clan had ever seen?

• Amalinze the Cat
• Mbaino the Bear
• Unoka
• Ekwefi

Why was Ikemefuna given to Okonkwo's village?

• Okonkwo won the wrestling match.
• Someone from another village killed someone from Oknonkwo's village.
• The gods told Ikemefuna to go to Okonkwo's village.
• He was sent there to train as a water bender.

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How do you know that Okonkwo has gained a lot of respect in his village?

• He has three wives, two barns full of yams, and two titles. 
• He doesn't have to pay to get into wrestling matches.
• He rides a horse to village meetings.
• He is called Agbala

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What was the great sin that Okonkwo committed?

• He planted yams too early.
• He planted yams too late.
• He beat his wife during the week of peace.
• He threatened to break Nwoye's (his son) jaw.

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What does Agbala mean?

• Woman or "someone who has taken no titles"
• Lazy
• Weak
• Powerful

What is a kola nut used for in Okonkwo's culture?

• To poison enemies of the clan
• To grow yams
• They are used in a greeting ceremony for guests.
• They are the trophies for the wrestling matches.

What does Okonkwo drink out of at the funerals of important people?

• A skull
• A goat horn
• A golden cup
• A gourd

How did Okonkwo get his start as a farmer?

• He inherited his father's farm.
• He conquered an enemies farm.
• He borrowed seed yams from a village elder.
• He learned how to farm from George and Lennie. 

What is Okonkwo's biggest fear?

• Dying
• Not being the lord of the clan
• Losing a wrestling match
• Being like his father

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How can you tell that Unoka (Okonkwo's father) has not gained respect in the clan?

• He has no titles.
• His 7 wives are old.
• He only eats yams.
• He played an instrument.

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