Things Fall Apart Chapter 9 Quiz

How does Okonkwo feel about Ezinma’s illness?

How many children has Ekwefi lost before Ezinma?

What does the iyi-uwa look like when it is found?

What does Ekwefi believe about her previous children’s deaths?

Why is Ezinma special to Okonkwo?

How does Ezinma respond during the ritual?

What is an iyi-uwa?

What does the community believe will happen now that the iyi-uwa is destroyed?

What happens after the iyi-uwa is found?

What tool does Okagbue use to dig for the iyi-uwa?

How does Okonkwo’s behavior in this chapter differ from usual?

What does the finding of the iyi-uwa symbolize?

Who assists in diagnosing Ezinma’s illness?

Why does Okagbue believe Ezinma is an ogbanje?

What is the name of the medicine man?

What role does Okagbue play in Igbo society?

Who are Ezinma’s parents?

What is an ogbanje?

What does Chapter 9 reveal about Okonkwo’s character?

What theme is strongly reflected in Chapter 9?

What natural imagery is used to enhance the scene?

At the beginning of Chapter 9, who is very ill?

How does Okagbue locate Ezinma’s iyi-uwa?

What does Ezinma do when asked about her iyi-uwa?

How does the chapter end?

What cultural insight does this chapter provide?

What emotion does Ekwefi feel after the stone is found?

Where does Ezinma finally lead them to find the iyi-uwa?

What does Okagbue Uyanwa specialize in?

What does the medicine man tell Ekwefi to do with Ezinma?