What major event happens at the funeral?

Okonkwo’s gun explodes, and Ezeudu's son is killed

Who helps him rebuild?

Mainly his uncle, but also Obierika

Why are some people drawn to the new religion?

it offers a message of inclusion, love, and emotional solace that challenges the harsh aspects of Igbo tradition

What happens to Nwoye?

Nwoye converts and eventually abandons his family, creating an irreconcilable rift with his father, Okonkwo

What conflict happens with the church?

intense conflict between Okonkwo and his son

Why is the osu issue important?

it highlights the Igbo social hierarchy's flaws, allowing Christianity to gain a foothold by accepting those rejected by tradition.

How is the clan beginning to change?

religious conversion, the erosion of traditional authority, and the loss of family unity.

What does the clan do to the converts?

initially ignores the converts but acts violently when they overstep.

Why does the conflict become physical?

because the Christian converts, particularly the osu (outcasts), directly violate sacred cultural taboos.

What does this show about unity in Umuofia?

the unity of Mbanta (Umuofia’s neighbor) begins to crack due to the church’s acceptance of osu (outcasts) and the alleged killing of a royal python

What happens when Okonkwo returns to Umuofia?

owing an extravagant feast to thank his mother’s kinsmen for their hospitality.

How has the village changed?

the arrival of British missionaries and colonial government has broken the traditional social order.

How does Okonkwo react?

Okonkwo reacts to the end of his exile with bitterness.

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Chapter Questions

Question	Answer
What major event happens at the funeral?	Okonkwo’s gun explodes, and Ezeudu's son is killed
What does Okonkwo do that forces him to leave?	His gun explodes
Why is this crime considered “female”?	It was an accidental killing
Where does Okonkwo go?	Mbanta
Who helps him rebuild?	Mainly his uncle, but also Obierika
How does he feel about his new life?	He’s depressed
Who visits Okonkwo?	Obierika
What story is told about Abame?	Violence with missionaries
What does this reveal about the arrival of the white men?	Colonization
Who arrives in Mbanta?	The Missionaries
Why are some people drawn to the new religion?	it offers a message of inclusion, love, and emotional solace that challenges the harsh aspects of Igbo tradition
What happens to Nwoye?	Nwoye converts and eventually abandons his family, creating an irreconcilable rift with his father, Okonkwo
What conflict happens with the church?	intense conflict between Okonkwo and his son
Why is the osu issue important?	it highlights the Igbo social hierarchy's flaws, allowing Christianity to gain a foothold by accepting those rejected by tradition.
How is the clan beginning to change?	religious conversion, the erosion of traditional authority, and the loss of family unity.
What does the clan do to the converts?	initially ignores the converts but acts violently when they overstep.
Why does the conflict become physical?	because the Christian converts, particularly the osu (outcasts), directly violate sacred cultural taboos.
What does this show about unity in Umuofia?	the unity of Mbanta (Umuofia’s neighbor) begins to crack due to the church’s acceptance of osu (outcasts) and the alleged killing of a royal python
What happens when Okonkwo returns to Umuofia?	owing an extravagant feast to thank his mother’s kinsmen for their hospitality.
How has the village changed?	the arrival of British missionaries and colonial government has broken the traditional social order.
How does Okonkwo react?	Okonkwo reacts to the end of his exile with bitterness.

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