1. What is the message/moral of the story about the Tortoise and the birds? What is Ekwefi's purpose in telling the story?
2. What does Chielo's power and status in Umuofia suggest about women's roles in Ibo culture and religious beliefs?
3. What new insight do we gain about Okonkwo in the recounting of the Agbala story? Look back on all of Part 1 and list Okonkwo's strengths and weaknesses (reference specific moments from the text that support each list item.
4. In Part 1, internal rivalries and disagreements have begun to erode the unity and integrity of the village. What are these internal conflicts? What part does Okonkwo play in these disagreements? How does Okonkwo jeopardize his own authority within the community?
5. Achebe is working to educate modern readers about African culture. He is trying to contradict stereotypes, but does not present Ibo culture as ideal or perfect. Where can we see Achebe questioning and contradicting Ibo culture? How do the characters and community react to change/cultural challenges?
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