spring final ELA

Why has Prospero created the storm at the beginning of the play?

To bring his enemies to the island so he can seek justice and revenge

What was ezinimas iyi-uwa or link with the ogbanje?

It was a special kind of stone that was buried in the ground

When the village meeting was called after the six leaders were released from the white man's prison, what does Okika say the clan should do?

Root out the evil of the white man

What was the result of Okonkwo accidentally killing the boy at the funeral?

He and his family were forced to leave the clan for seven years

What does the feast in chapter 12 reveal about the Igbo culture?

All of the above 

What larger conflict is developing in Umuofia as the missionaries gain followers?

Conflict between traditional Igbo beliefs and new European influences 

What does the angry band of Ewugwu do to Enoch's compound and the Christian church as revenge for unmasking one of the ancestral spirits?

They burn them to the ground

What does Act 1 reveal as one of the main themes of the play?

Revenge and the use of power

Why is Okonkwo considered one of the greatest men of his time? 

He is a wealthy farmer, the greatest wrestler, has a barn full of yams, and has 3 wives

How does the concept of masculinity influence Okonkwo's actions and decision?

It pushes him to act tough and reject anything he sees as weak.

The villagers gave the missionaries a piece of the best land in the village because it was their custom to be polite to newcomers.

False

What does the District Commissioner see when Obierka and five or six others lead them to a small bush behind Okonkwo's compound?

Okonkwo's body hanging from a tree

How does Caliban feel about Prospero?

He hates Prospero for taking control of the island

Who had Obierika found among the missionaries?

Okonkwos son nwoye

Why does Okonkwo choose to take such a drastic action at the end of the novel? What does this decision reveal about his character and beliefs?

He feels defeated by the changes in Umuofia and cannot accept a society that no longer values his traditions and strength

What is the emergency that the orator announces at the meeting in the marketplace?

The wife of Ogbuefi Udo is murdered in Mbaino when she goes to the market

How does Nwoye begin to change under Ikemefuna's influence?

He starts helping his father more and acting more mature.

Okonkwo's reaction to Ikemefuna's death suggests that he____

Is struggling internally but refuses to show weakness

What was an iron horse?

It was a bicycle

Why do men and women look forward to the feast of the New Yam?

It's the beginning of the season of plenty - the new year-begins with huge quantities of fresh yam,yam foo and vegetable soup

how does Miranda react to the storm and the shipwreck

She feels sympathy and worries about the people on the ship

What is Miranda's reaction when she first sees Ferdinand

She is curious and quickly falls in love with him

Okonkwo accidently killing ezeudu's son is considered a crime because:

It violates a spiritual law even though it was unintentional

How did Okonkwo earn his fame as a young man?

By defeating amalinze the cat in a wrestling match

Why does Nwoye feel uncomfortable with many of the clan's traditions?

Some traditions, such as violence and sacrifice, trouble him

Under what circumstances will the people of Umuofia consult Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves

When they are followed by misfortune when they have a dispute with their neighbors to see their futures and to talk to spirits

Which did not happen during Ezeudu's funeral?

The men and boys had  wrestling matches

ezinma's close relationship with Oknkwo suggests that he :

Wishes she had been a boy

What does Enoch do that is one of the greatest crimes a man can commit during the annual ceremony

He unmasks an eqwugu in puclic killing an ancestral spirit

What does Okonkwo do when he feels frustrated or upset?

He often respond with anger and violence

why has Prospero removed from his position as Duke of Milan

His brother antonio betrayed him and took his power

Why did the men from Ezeudu's quarter demolish Okonkwo's houses and barns, and kills his animals?

They were cleansing the land which okonkwo had polluted

The statement 'What is good in one place is bad in another place' suggests the idea that:

Cultural beliefs depend on perspective

Why does Ekwefi love her daughter Ezinma so much

Ezinma is her only surviving child after years of loss

Okonkwo's exile demonstrates that Umuofia's laws:

Apply equally regardless of a person’s status

Why doesn't Okonkwo have any patience with his father?

Unoka is lazy,a debtor,and a failure

Okonkwo and the men of Umuofia take Ikemefuna deep into the forest and kill him. Who gives the final hit that ends Ikemefuna's life?

Okonkwo

Why is Okonkwo especially upset about being exiled to Mbanta?

He believes his success and reputation in Umuofia have been destroyed

Why might missionaries' success be threatening to the unity of the clan

They begin dividing the community by changing peoples beliefs

The story of Ezinma as an ogbanje reflects the Ibo attempt to:

Explain repeated child deaths through spiritual belief

Why does Prospero treat Ferdinand harshly after meeting him

He wants to test Ferdinand's character and intentions

Okonkwo being forced to return to his mother's village reinforces the theme that:

A person must sometimes reply on their maternal roots during hardship

Uchendu talked to Okonkwo about the Mother Sureme. Which of the following was not one of the points he made?

He said this was okonkwo’s chance to start over where no one would compare him to his father

What does ariel do during the storm at Prospero's command

He uses magic to separate the passengers and makes them to believe the ship has been destroyed

What hopes does Okonkwo have for his son, Nwoye's future?

He want nwoye to be prosperous 

Why are some members of the clan, especially outcasts, attracted to the new religion?

It promises them social acceptance and belonging

Why do the people of Umufia observe the Week of Peace?

Their fore father;s ordained that before they planted any crops, they have to observe a week where itis forbidden to say harsh words to a  neighbor- honors the gods so the crops will grow

Uchendu talked to Okonkwo about the Mother Sureme. Which of the following was not one of the points he made?

He said this was okonkwos chance to start over where no one would compare him to his father

What is Ariel promised by Pospero

Freedom from serving prospero

Why does Oknkwo struggle to show affection for his children?

He believes showing emotion is a sign of weakness

What is the emergency that the orator announces at the meeting in the marketplace?

The wife of ogbuefi udo is murdered in Mbaino when she goes to the market