Chapter 8

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Okonkwo does not eat or sleep but drinks palm–wine for two days. What is bothering him?

What does Ezinma bring Okonkwo to help him feel better?

What does Okonkwo wish about Ezinma?

What does Obierika say to Okonkwo during their visit?

Ofoedu arrives at Obierika's compound with some news. What is this news?

Obierika says Ndulue was a strong man, but Okonkwo disagrees. Why does Okonkwo disagree?

The men of two families meet to discuss the cost of a bride. What do they use to determine the cost?

What do the men talk about after the price of the bride has been established?

Find the section where Okonkwo is complaining to Obierika that his son is not very manly. Okonkwo says, " 'Nwoye is old enough to impregnate a woman. At his age I was already fending for myself.' "

What does Okonkwo mean by "fending for myself"?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?