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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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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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In what ways are Okonkwo and Unoka foil characters of each other? Hint: Foil characters are characters who have opposite traits.

• Okonkwo is tall, fat, and hairy. Unoka is short, skinny, and hairless.

• Okonkwo is lazy and unprepared for everything. Unoka is hardworking and always prepared.

• Okonkwo is industrious, successful, and respected. Unoka is lazy, a failure, and largely unhonored.

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What kind of people is Okonkwo impatient with the most?

• Warriors

• Elders of the clan

• Unsuccessful men

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Ikemefuna stayed in Okonkwo's household how long?

• Three weeks

• Three months

• Three years

• Thirty years

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