Okonkwo
How long does he have to be away?
Name a difference between the motherland's bridal traditions and the Ibo bridal traditions.
Answers Vary.
Why is it called the motherland?
It is a place to seek refuge.
How many wives does he have?
3
Who told Okonkwo he was a child?
His brother, Uchendu
What is his motherland?
Mbanta
What type of animal did they kill?
Hen.
Why is he in the motherland?
Because he killed someone.
How many children does Okonkwo have?
7
Why does Okonkwo not know the answers to his brother's questions?
He is full of sorrow from living in the motherland.
Why doesn't he like farming anymore?
He lost his passion for it
What symbol did she have to swear upon?
Ancestral staff.
Who is now living in the motherland?
All of Okonkwo's family.
How many additional children did he have while he was in the motherland?
2
What was the song sung when a woman dies?
"For whom is it well, for whom is it well? There is no one for whom it is well."
Why did he lose his passion for farming?
He thinks his personal god or Chi doesn't align with his personal beliefs.
What would happen if she were untruthful?
She would suffer or even die during childbirth.
Is it easier or harder to farm in the motherland? Why?
Harder, tremendous amounts of rain, and extreme heat.
What does his daughter's name, Nneka, mean?
Mother is Supreme
What did the old man say about Okonkwo's crime?
A female ochu, meaning murder or manslaughter.
Why is Okonkwo considered a child?
He is living in his motherland.
How many people attended the ceremony?
22
Who is buried in the motherland?
The mother
How many sons does Uchendu have? (His brother)
5
What question did they ask the bride in Okonkwo's motherland?
How many men have lain with you since my brother first expressed the desire to marry you?