Things Fall Apart Ch1-4

Why was Okonkwo famous?

What does Okonwko do during the Week of Peace that gets him into trouble with his clan?

Why is Okonkwo ashamed of his father, Unoka?

What shameful illness did Unoka die of?

• Shingles
• Measles 
• Swelling sickness
• Poverty

Taken from Mbaino as revenge

• Ikemefuna

• Ekwefi

• Unoko

Oldest son of Okonwo

• Obierika

• Ezinma

• Nwoye

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.

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.

Which food is a sign of manliness and propersity?

• potatoes

• beets

• plantains

• yams

Major crop of the villagers of Umuofia

• corn

• sugar

• yams