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ELA FINAL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is Reverend James Smith? | He replaced Mr. Brown |
| How does Reverend James Smith leadership differ from Mr. Brown’s? | He doesn’t compromise |
| What does Enoch do that angers the clan? | He unmasks an egugwu. |
| Why is Enoch action considered such a serious offense? | They “kill” spirits. |
| What role does District Commissioner play in Umuofia? | He is in charge of colonization. |
| What does District Commissioner attitude reveal about colonialism? | Nothing matters, no one cares about you. |
| How does Obierika react differently to change compared to Okonkwo? | He is patient and calm. |
| Why is Obierika important in the final chapters? | He adapted to change. |
| How does Okonkwo respond to the growing colonial presence? | He gets angry. |
| Why does Okonkwo become increasingly frustrated with his clan? | They don’t fight back. |
| What do the egwugwu symbolize in Igbo culture? | Spirits and tradition. |
| Why is the Egwugwu treatment by the Christians significant? | It represents tradition dying. |
| What hopes does Okonkwo have when he returns to Umuofia, and why are those hopes disappointed? | He was hoping to pick back up where he left off, but everything changed. |
| How does Reverend Smith’s approach to Christianity increase conflict in the village? | He allows violence in his church. |
| What does Enoch do to trigger direct conflict between the church and the clan? | He kills an egugwu spirit. |
| Why do the egwugwu destroy the church instead of attacking the missionaries themselves? | They hope it will destroy the religion. |
| How do the District Commissioner and the colonial government maintain control over Umuofia? | They convert people. |
| Why are the clan leaders imprisoned and humiliated by the colonial authorities? | To demoralize the Igbo. |
| How does the village react after the imprisoned leaders return? | They gather and prepare to fight. |
| Why does Okonkwo kill the messenger during the clan meeting? | He hopes they will fight. |
| Why do the villagers fail to support Okonkwo’s violent action? | They don't know what to do. |
| Why is Okonkwo’s death considered both tragic and symbolic? | His legend amounted to nothing and tradition dies with him. |