Half of a Yellow Sun

Chapters 1-6

Reading Check

1. My good man (Chapter 1)

2. At the airport (Chapter 2)

3. Kainene (Chapter 3)

4. An illness (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. Odenigbo explains that since his mother is from a small bush village, she feels threatened by an educated woman and refers to Olanna as a witch because this is her only way of understanding their relationship. (Chapter 5)

2. During the dinner conversation, Richard expresses amazement over the complexity of ancient Igbo-Ukwu pots. Okeoma replies, “You sound surprised, as if you never imagined these people capable of such things.” For the first time, he feels they judged him for being a Westerner. Shortly after, he says goodbye and feels like Odenigbo will not miss him. He feels disheartened because he genuinely is amazed by the Igbo-Ukwu culture and wants to be accepted, just like he respects his friends for who they are. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-12

Reading Check

1. There has been a coup. (Chapter 7)

2. A white Christening dress (Chapter 8)

3. A second coup (Chapter 9)

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