Things Fall Apart (Ch. 1-4)

Front

What was the great sin that Okonkwo committed?

Back

He beat his wife during the week of peace.

Front

Who did Okonkwo beat in the greatest wrestling match the clan had ever seen?

Back

Amalinze the Cat

Front

How can you tell that Unoka (Okonkwo's father) has not gained respect in the clan?

Back

He has no titles.

Front

How did Okonkwo get his start as a farmer?

Back

He borrowed seed yams from a village elder.

Front

What does Agbala mean?

Back

Woman or 'someone who has taken no titles'.

Front

What is the significance of yams in Igbo culture as depicted in 'Things Fall Apart'?

Back

Yams symbolize wealth and masculinity.

Front

What role does the wrestling match play in the community?

Back

It serves as a social event that strengthens community bonds.

Front

How does Okonkwo's relationship with his father influence his actions?

Back

He strives to be the opposite of his father, who was seen as weak.

Front

What does the term 'chi' refer to in the context of the novel?

Back

'Chi' refers to a personal god or fate that influences one's destiny.

Front

What is the importance of the Week of Peace in Igbo culture?

Back

It is a sacred time when violence is forbidden to honor the earth goddess.