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Question #3

Okonkwo commits some cruel acts in this story. What are they? (Pick two answers.)

whipped his favorite dog until it died

forced Ikemefuna to eat yams until he vomited

spat at the feet of the priest of the earth goddess

beat his youngest wife for not cooking a meal on time

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Chapter 5

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Okonkwo is in a bad mood and finds a way to express his frustration. What does he do?

What did Okonkwo's second wife, Ekwefi, enjoy very much?

The daughters of Okonkwo's three wives each bring him something in turn. What do they take to him?

Find the sixth paragraph from the beginning of Chapter 5, which begins, "And then the storm burst. Okonkwo, who had been walking about aimlessly in his compound in suppressed anger, suddenly found an outlet."

What does "suppressed" mean in this context?

Toward the end of the chapter, find the paragraph that begins, "The drums were still beating, persistent and unchanging."

What does "persistent" mean in this context?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?