TFA Ch. 6-7

In chapter 6, what big social event takes place?

• The village elder, Obierika Ezeugo, takes the highest title.

• Okonkwo takes a 4th wife.

• The all-night wrestling tournament takes place.

• The people of Umuofia hold a harvest festival.

What big event happens in chapter 7 that hasn't happened in seven years?

• The wildebeest migration arrives.

• The locust swarms arrive.

• The harmattan arrives.

• The white colonizers arrive.

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Why does Okonkwo beat Nwoye in chapter 7?

• For crying about Ikemefuna's departure.

• For breaking a pot of palm wine.

• For complaining about his mother's cooking.

• For acting lazy like Okonkwo's father, Unoka.

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What terrible thing happens at the end of chapter 7?

• Okonkwo kills Ezinma.

• Okonkwo kills Nwoye.

• Okonkwo kills Obierika.

• Okonkwo kills Ikemefuna.

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Why does Okonkwo do what he does at the end of Ch. 7?

• He can't control his anger.

• He is afraid of looking weak.

• He is jealous.

• He is ordered to by his chi.

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Which of these has Okonkwo NOT done so far in the book.

• Kill a stranger.

• Beat his son.

• Violate the Week of Peace.

• Shoot at his wife.

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Which of these is NOT a flaw that has been shown in Okonkwo's character?

• Inability to control his temper.

• Fear of appearing weak.

• Extreme jealousy.

• Contempt for things he considers feminine.

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Which of these is NOT important in formal occasions in Umuofia?

• Singing songs together.

• Splitting a kola nut.

• Drinking palm wine.

• Beating drums.

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The Igbo people have an oral culture that values language and storytelling. Which of these is NOT part of that culture?

• Proverbs

• Dad jokes

• Myths and folk tales

• Public speaking at village events

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How does Nwoye react to the news about what happened to Ikemefuna?

• He feels rage toward his father.

• Something breaks inside him.

• He vows to seek revenge.

• He runs away from home.

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