10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. At the start of the novel, why is Obi sitting in a Lagos courtroom?
2. What does Obi study in England, and why does this disappoint the Umuofia Progressive Union?
3. How does Obi's salary in Lagos fail to match his expenses?
4. What is the primary reason Clara warns Obi that their relationship will not work?
5. What happens to Clara after Obi pushes for an abortion?
6. How does Obi's mother respond when he tells her about his intention to marry Clara?
7. What does Achebe suggest about the way Obi becomes corrupt?
8. What does Mr. Green represent in the novel?
9. What is the central irony regarding Obi's Western education?
10. How does the novel frame the question of Obi's guilt?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
