Things Fall Apart: Chapter 8 By Anwit, Aedan, John

How does the death of Ikemefuna initially affect Okonkwo and how does he try to get over his grief?

• It does not affect Okonkwo much but he tries to find something to do in Rest Season

• Okonkwo was ridden with a bit of grief but he “mans up” and goes to talk to Obierika

• Okonkwo is grief ridden, and tries to find something to do keep his mind distracted such as drinking or doing work

• Okonkwo breaks

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What are Okonkwo’s standards for his children in contrast to Obierika’s thoughts on them?

• Okonkwo expects more from his children based on their current age, while Obierika says that they are still young.

• Okonkwo says that his children are still a bit young, while Obierika says that they should be doing more at their age.

• Okonkwo says that his children are already doing more than they should be, while Obierika tells Okonkwo that his children are not doing enough for their age.

• Okonkwo says that his children are doing just what they should be doing for their age, while Obierika says that they should be doing more.

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What age is considered a “ripe age for marriage” in Umuofia?

• 12

• 18

• 16

• 13

How do the people of Umuofia feel about the differences between the same traditions and customs but in other tribes?

• They felt that no matter how right the tribe could be doing it, they’re inferior

• They felt that other tribes are carrying out tradition and customs incorrectly and suffer misfortune due to this

• They felt that other tribes are carrying out these traditions and customs mostly right compared to their way they carry them out

• The people of Umuofia are unsure on who could be doing traditions correctly

What did the people of Umofia believe was true about white men?

• They ate their own children.

• They didn’t have toes.

• They didn’t have ears.

• They didn’t get married.