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

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Find the section where Okagbue finds something in the pit he has dug. After he throws the object out of the pit, "Okagbue emerged and without saying a word or even looking at the spectators he went to is goatskin bag, took out two leaves and began to chew them."

What does "emerged" mean in this context?

The story Ekwefi tells Ezinma not only explains a natural phenomenon but also foreshadows (anticipates) what future event?

Find the section toward the end of the chapter where Okonkwo offers his snuff–bottle to Ogbuefi Ezenwa. "Ezenwa took it, tapped it on his kneecap, rubbed his left palm on his body to dry it before tipping a little snuff into it. His actions were deliberate."

What does "deliberate" mean in this context?

Uchendu listens to Okonkwo's story and is relieved to hear that the crime he has committed is what sort of crime?

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

When a white man appeared among the Abame clan, the elders asked the Oracle about him. What did the Oracle say about the white man?

Obierika shares some news about the village of Abame. What does he say?

What does Obierika give Okonkwo?

Okonkwo says he does not know how to thank Obierika. Obierika says kiddingly that Okonkwo can "kill one of your sons for me." Okonkwo responds that that will not be enough. What is Obierika's last response?

Find the section toward the beginning of the chapter that talks about the elders of Abame visiting the Oracle. The Oracle told them the first white man was a "harbinger sent to explore the terrain."

What does "harbinger" mean in this context?

Find the section in the middle of the chapter where Obierika and his companions are describing what happened to the white man and his "iron horse." Achebe writes, " 'Anyway' resumed Obierika, 'they killed him and tied up his iron horse.' "

What does "resumed" mean in this context?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

What is the best interpretation of the penultimate (second to last) sentence in this chapter: "Living fire begets cold, impotent ash."

Why are the villagers excited when the locusts come?

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

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Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Are there any words in this chapter that you are unsure about?