tfa spelling quiz

Agbala

Oracle of the Hills and Caves

Akunna

An elder of Umoufia who converses frequently with Mr. Brown about religion

Chielo

A priestess who serves the oracle Agbala

Ekwefi

Okonkwo's second wife and mother of Ezinma

Enoch

A Christian convert who causes conflict in the village

(Ogbuefi) Ezeudu

An elder and respected leader in Umoufia

Ezinma

Ekwefi's daughter, very special to Okonkwo (not to be confused with eczema)

Ikemefuna

A boy who comes to live with Okonkwo's family

Mr. Kiaga

A Christian missionary who works in the village as a translator, among other interactions

Nneka

A character in the story with a traditional name meaning “Mother is Supreme”

Nwoye / Isaac

Okonkwo’s eldest son

Obierika

Okonkwo's best friend and wise advisor

Okonkwo

The main character of the novel, a strong warrior

Uchendu

Okonkwo's uncle who provides wisdom and shelter in Mbanta

Unoka

Okonkwo's father, known for his love of music but not hard work

Ilo

The village playground and gathering place for ceremonies

Mbanta

The village where Okonkwo's mother's family lives

Umuofia

Okonkwo's home village, the main setting of the story

Egwugwu

Masked spirits that represent ancestors and judge disputes

Kola

A special nut used in ceremonies and to welcome guests

Obi

A man’s living quarters in his compound

Ogbanje

A spirit child believed to die and return repeatedly

Osu

People considered outcasts in traditional Igbo society

Kotma

Court messengers who work for the British colonial government