Chapter 1

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Okonkwo is compared to his father. What kind of man was Okonkwo's father?

When Okoye came to visit Unoka, what did he ask for?

What is Unoka's reaction to Okoye's request?

What are two things that show that Okonkwo is a wealthy man?

What great feat is Okonkwo known for?

Reread the end of the last paragraph in Chapter 1. "As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings. Okonkwo had clearly washed his hands and so he ate with kings and elders."

Which is the best interpretation of these two sentences?

Find the section where Okoye visits Unoka. Find the sentence that says, "Among the Ibo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm–oil with which words are eaten."

What does "regarded very highly" mean in this context?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?