| He was proud. | Why did Okonkwo started to lose respect in Umuofia? |
| Okonkonwo is now strong and powerful, but he once was a child. | What is the meaning of this proverb? “Looing at a king’s mouth, one would think he never sucked at his mother’s breast.” |
| Okonkwo | Who said, “This meeting is for men”? |
| The man is a woman. | What does it mean, “This meeting is for men”? |
| He did not have any titles. | Why did Okonkwo insult another man? |
| Be humble. | What did the oldest man at the meeting say to Okonkwo? |
| He gained it through hard work and without help. | What does Okonkwo thinks of his success? |
| A benevolent spirit helped Okonkwo. | According to the oldest man at the meeting, why is Okonkwo successful? |
| He beat his youngest wife. | How did Okonkwo break the “Week of Peace”? |
| She did not prepared a portion of Okonkwo’s meal. | Why did Okonkwo break the “Week of Peace”? |
| She went to have her hair braided. | Why did Okonkwo’s wife cook the meal that day? |
| They tried to stop him from beating his wife? | How did Okonkwo’s family neighbors react with the beating? |
| He had to pay a penalty. | What was Okonkwo’s punishment for breaking the “Week of Peace”? |
| The priest did. | Who received the offering brought by Okonkwo? |
| A she-goat, a hen, a bolt of cloth and a bag of 100 cowries. | What was the offering Okonkwo had to pay? |
| He adds a pot of wine. | What did Okonkwo add to the offering? |
| He has no remorse. | What did the villagers think of Okonkwo’s attitude? |
| He can tell stories, make flutes, bows, and arrows. | What are some of the things Ikemefuna does? |
| Ikemefuna. | Who can trap game in spite of his age? |
| Nwoye | Who does Okonkwo wishes to work “like a man.” |
Things Fall Apart – Chapter 4
February 13, 2020