(Exam)Things Fall Apart Kahoot
# of wives Okonkwo has
3
Author of novel
Chinua Achebe
To change the lifestyle and way of life; res, for personal gain
Colonism (?)
Name of Okonkwo's tribe
Ibo
What is Okonkwo's motherland (the one to which he was exiled)
Mbanta
What country is Umuofia in?
Nigeria
Who is Ekwefi?
Okonkwo's 2nd wife, whom he truly loves
Who is Obierka?
Okonkwo's best friend
Who is Unoka?
Okonkwo's father; an unsuccessful man
Who is Nwoye
Okonkwo's son and Christian convert
Who is Uchendu?
Okonkwo's wise, old uncle
Which village is Okonwo's fatherland
Umuofia
Okonkwo beats his (1st) wife, Ojiugo during what festivity?
Week of Peace
Term meaning to set up colonies and enforce the law
colonization
Term meaning to conquer natives and take control using military force
imperialism
Who is Mr. Kiaga?
interpreter
What type of food do they break as a ritual?
kola nuts
Who is Okonkwo?
main character, "roaring flame", famous wrestler who threw Amalinze the cat, strong warrior who had 3 wives
A god who can foretell the future
oracle
Who is Mr. Brown?
patient, accepting missionary
Term meaning: society in which man had many wives
polygamy
Term meaning: society that worships many gods
polytheistic
Who is Chielo?
priestess to Agbala
District commissioner
represents British law
Who is Ikemefuna?
sacrificed boy of Mbaino AND fits Okonkwo's idea of a man
Who is Ezinma?
spoiled tomboyish daughter, an Ogbanje child.
Who is Mr. Smith
strict unyielding missionary
Okonkwo cannot be a man in this new culture. He becomes (archetype)
tragic hero
Most prized "man's crop"
yams
