Things Fall Apart Ch.13-25
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What tragic event happens during Ezeudu's funeral in Chapter 13 of 'Things Fall Apart'?
Okonkwo's gun accidentally kills Ezeudu's son.
What does Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son symbolize?
It is interpreted as a sign of his fate and consequence of his violent tendencies.
In Chapters 14-16, where does Okonkwo's family relocate to?
They relocate to Mbanta.
Who visits Okonkwo in Mbanta to inform him about the destruction of Abame?
Obierika.
What new belief system begins to attract Nwoye in Chapters 14-16?
Christianity.
What is the significance of Uchendu's role during Okonkwo's exile?
He provides guidance and support to help Okonkwo cope with his situation.
What action does Okonkwo take when he discovers Nwoye's conversion to Christianity?
He beats Nwoye.
In Chapter 17, what happens to the Christian missionaries when they arrive in Mbanta?
They are given land in the Evil Forest.
What impact does Nwoye's conversion to Christianity have on his relationship with Okonkwo?
It leads to conflict and violence between them.
What internal conflict emerges in the church in Mbanta in Chapter 18?
Divisions over the acceptance of the osu.
What do the villagers reconsider after a convert kills a royal python?
Their ostracization of the church.
How does Okonkwo express gratitude to his mother's kinsmen in Chapter 19?
By throwing a lavish feast.
What challenge does the colonial government impose on Umuofia in Chapter 20?
The punishment of the abandonment of twins.
How do the people of Umuofia react to Okonkwo's return in Chapter 21?
They give him a subdued reception.
Who replaces Mr. Brown as the missionary in Chapter 22?
Reverend Smith.
What significant event occurs between egwugwu and Enoch in Chapter 22?
Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during a ceremony.
What occurs as a response to Enoch's act in Chapter 22?
The egwugwu retaliate by burning Enoch's compound.
What symbolic act does Umuofia perform in Chapter 23 related to their leaders?
They pay a fine demanded by the British court to release their leaders.
What ultimately leads to Okonkwo's demise in Chapter 24?
His desperate act of killing a court messenger.
What is the significance of Okonkwo's suicide in the context of Umuofia's traditions?
It is seen as an abomination and a violation of their customs.