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What is Okonkwo most afraid of?

• Losing his title
• Becoming like his father
• Farming failures
• Conflict with neighboring villages

Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was known for being

The Igbo people measure a man’s success by the number of wives and yams he has.

• True
• False

Why is Okonkwo ashamed of his father?

The village of Umuofia is known for its

What crop symbolizes wealth in Igbo culture?

What does Okonkwo do to earn respect as a young man?

• Marries multiple wives
• Defeats Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match
• Harvests a record number of yams
• Fights in a neighboring war

Women in Igbo society can own large yam farms.

• True
• False

Okonkwo’s success is largely due to his

What does Okonkwo dislike about his father?