Things Fall Apart Flashcards

Ezeudu Inthe dead of night, the sound of a drum, and a cannon announced the death of . . . An important man in the village. Who was Ezeudu? He remembers that Ezeudu had warned him against plaing a part…

How long does Ikemefuna stay with Okonkwo’s family? 3 years What effect does Ikemefuna have on Nwoye? He seems to have “kindled a new fire” in Nwoye, who, much to Okonkwo’s pleasure, becomes more masculine in his attitude What does…

Okonkwo The novel’s main character and an influential clan leader, ______ fears becoming an unsuccessful, weak man like his father, Unoka. As a result, ______ is hardworking and aggressive, traits that bring him fame and wealth at the beginning of…

How did Okonkwo’s kinsmen on his mother’s side receive him? Okonkwo’s kinsmen receive him warmly. They help him build a new compound of huts and lend him yam seeds to start a farm. Who is Uchendu? Okonkwo’s uncle, who was…

Chapter 1: Who is Amalinze the Cat?2 points: Two answers 1. An undefeated wrestler 2. Okonkwo throws him and wins the contest Chapter 1: Describe Okonkwo physically.2 points: Two answers 1. He is huge2. He has an intense face. Chapter…

what did chielo want with ezinma chielo wanted to take ezinma to see agbabla what did ekwefi do she followed chielo and ezinma to the cave of agbala what did okonkwo do when chielo took ezinma he followed her to…

Obierika does. Who come to visit Okonkwo on his fourth year of exile? In Mbanta. Where does Okonkwo live during his exile? Sad news. What news does Obierika bring? In Umuofia. Where does Obierika live? White Chrisitan missionaries have built…

Why was Okonkwo famous? He was a well known successful wrestler when he was young. As an adult, he was a wealthy farmer & strong warrior Describe Unoka. Okonkwo’s father. He was lazy & improvident. Constantly borrowed money that he…

What illness befalls Okonkwo? Okonkwo sinks into a depression. He feels weak, and he cannot sleep or eat. What happens three days later? When Ezinma brings him his evening meal three days later, she tells him that he must finish…

What does Okonkwo realize upon returning? Okonkwo realizes that he’s probably lost his high position in his fatherland; someone else probably took his place as one of the nine masked spirits and he’s probably no longer in a position to…