Due at the End of Class - Complete on separate sheet of paper and follow the instructions.
Please
answer the following questions in at least four complete sentences each.
Chapter
3:
1.
What
is the meaning of Chika’s statement to Unoka (Okonkwo’s father) that “when a
man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad
according to the strength of his arm”?
2.
Do
you believe people should be rewarded for hard work? Why or why not? Do you
think all hard work is rewarded? Why or why not? Provide examples.
3.
How
does Okonkwo feel about his father? Why? Provide two quotes that show this
feeling.
4.
Should
children be dutiful and loving to their parents under any circumstance? Why or
why not?
Chapter
4:
5.
Describe
Okonkwo’s personality. Using examples from the chapter, characterize Okonkwo’s
beliefs and actions.
6.
Should
people who are angry and judgemental be allowed to succeed? Why or why not?
7.
Who
is Ikemefuna?
8.
Can
people who are not your relatives be family? Why or why not? If yes, how does
this happen?
Chapter
5
9.
Why
doesn’t Okonkwo like feasts? What does this say about his character’s
personality? Find another sentence in the book that supports this claim.
10.
In chapter 5, Okonkwo’s anger gets the best of
him. Cite the two instances when he acts violently. Why does he behave this
way?
11. Describe Okonkwo’s daughter Ezinma. How does
she act?
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