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Things Fall Apart
Chinua Achebe
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How does Ikemefuna become Okonkwo’s adopted son?
Why is Ezinma so special to Okonkwo?
Why does Nwoye convert to Christianity?
What causes Okonkwo’s exile from Umuofia?
Why does Okonkwo hang himself?
Why are the villagers shocked when Okonkwo beats his wife during the Week of Peace?
Why are the villagers excited whenever the locusts come?
Why does Nwoye admire Ikemefuna?
What warning does Ogbuefi Ezeudu give Okonkwo about killing Ikemefuna?
Why does Okonkwo kill Ikemefuna?
Why do the villagers burn Okonkwo’s buildings and kill his animals?
Why are the villagers confused by Mr. Brown’s ideas?
What is an egwugwu, and why are the villagers horrified when Enoch unmasks one?
Why does Okonkwo kill the District Commissioner’s messenger?
Why can’t Okonkwo be buried?
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1
of 5
Who is the boy who comes to live with Okonkwo's family for years until he is killed?
Nwoye
Enoch
Ikemefuna
Unoka
2
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Which child is Okonkwo's favorite?
Nwoye
Maduka
Uchendu
Ezinma
3
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What does Okonkwo think his son, Nwoye, lacks?
Ambition, manliness, bravery
Sensitivity, talent, the ability to listen carefully
A true understanding of yam farming
The good looks to get many wives
4
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Which missionary is understanding, tolerant, and welcoming?
The District Commissioner
Mr. Brown
Reverend James Smith
Enoch
5
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Who is Unoko?
Okonkwo's son
Okonkwo's uncle
Okonkwo's unsuccessful father
Okonkwo's best friend
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