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TFA: Chapter 19

1. Find a proverb in this chapter explaining why men are superior to animals.

2. What overall message or theme for this story is stated at the end of this chapter by one of the elders in the clan?

TFA: Chapter 20

1. In what ways does Ezinma demonstrate her loyalty to her father?

2. How has the church strengthened its position in Umofia during Okonkwo’s absence?

3. Who are the kotma” Why are they corrupt?

4. When Okonkwo returns home he wants to stand against the white man and force him out of the community. Obierika says it is too late because, “He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.” What has fallen apart and why does Obierika think it is useless to fight the white men?

5. What is the attitude of the white men who come to Umofia regarding the language and culture of the people?

TFA: Chapter 21

1. How I Mr. Brown different from the white missionary in Okonkwo’s motherland? What does he do to encourage the clan to send their children to his school?

2. The god Chukwu is identified in this chapter. In what ways is he similar to Mr. Brown’s God?

3. Why does Mr. Brown object to the way the people worship their god?

4. Why is Okonkwo’s return home not as successful as he had hoped?