Q: What happens in Chapter 1?
A: Okonkwo is introduced as a respected warrior and farmer. His hatred of weakness stems from his father Unoka, who was lazy and in debt.
Q: What happens in Chapter 2?
A: After a dispute with Mbaino, Ikemefuna is brought to Umuofia and placed in Okonkwo’s care. Okonkwo’s harshness toward his family is shown.
Q: What happens in Chapter 3?
A: Unoka’s failures are explained. After his father’s death, Okonkwo receives help from a farmer and begins building his own successful farm.
Q: What happens in Chapter 4?
A: Okonkwo’s arrogance causes the clan to lose respect for him. He breaks the Week of Peace by beating his wife and must make a sacrifice.
Q: What happens in Chapter 5?
A: During the Feast of the New Yam, Okonkwo beats and shoots at Ekwefi but misses. Their past relationship is recalled.
Q: What happens in Chapter 6?
A: The village gathers for a wrestling match. Ekwefi speaks with Chielo while watching with her daughter Ezinma.
Q: What happens in Chapter 7?
A: Ikemefuna grows close to the family. The Oracle orders his death, and Okonkwo kills him despite being warned not to. Nwoye is deeply upset.
Q: What happens in Chapter 8?
A: Okonkwo complains about his children. Obierika challenges his harshness. The elders discuss rumours of white-skinned strangers.
Q: What happens in Chapter 9?
A: Ezinma becomes very sick. Okonkwo prepares medicine and shows concern for her.
Q: What happens in Chapter 10?
A: A traditional Igbo trial takes place. The egwugwu rule that a husband must take back his wife and treat her respectfully.
Q: What happens in Chapter 11?
A: Chielo takes Ezinma to the Oracle’s cave. Ekwefi follows, and Okonkwo later joins them.
Q: What happens in Chapter 12?
A: The village celebrates, but Okonkwo’s family is exhausted from the night journey. They help prepare for the festivities.
Q: What happens in Chapter 13?
A: At Ezeudu’s funeral, Okonkwo accidentally kills his son. As punishment, he is exiled to Mbanta for seven years.
Q: What happens in Chapter 14?
A: Okonkwo struggles with exile in Mbanta. His uncle advises him to accept support from his mother’s people.
Q: What happens in Chapter 15?
A: Obierika visits and tells Okonkwo about the white colonists slaughtering the Abame clan and an Oracle’s warning.
Q: What happens in Chapter 16?
A: Missionaries arrive in Umuofia. Nwoye becomes interested in Christianity.
Q: What happens in Chapter 17?
A: Missionaries spread Christianity in Mbanta. Nwoye converts, and Okonkwo beats him.
Q: What happens in Chapter 18?
A: Tensions rise when a convert reportedly kills a sacred python. Okonkwo urges resistance.
Q: What happens in Chapter 19?
A: Okonkwo prepares to return to Umuofia and hopes things will return to how they were before his exile.
Q: What happens in Chapter 20?
A: Okonkwo returns to a changed Umuofia ruled by a District Commissioner. Obierika warns they cannot defeat the colonists.
Q: What happens in Chapter 21?
A: British influence increases through trade and education. Reverend Brown encourages reading and writing.
Q: What happens in Chapter 22?
A: A convert unmasks an egwugwu. In retaliation, the clan burns the church.
Q: What happens in Chapter 23?
A: Okonkwo and the elders are arrested, humiliated, and fined by the District Commissioner.
Q: What happens in Chapter 24?
A: Okonkwo kills a messenger who tries to stop a village meeting, but the clansmen do not support him.
