What specific event in 'Things Fall Apart' marks the beginning of Okonkwo’s loss of status within the clan?
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Correct answer: The accidental killing of a clansman during a funeral
Okonkwo's gun explodes and kills a young boy during Ogbuefi Ezeudu's funeral. Because this is a 'female' (accidental) crime, he is exiled for seven years, during which time the missionaries firmly establish themselves in his village.
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