Introduction of Julius Obi and his hometown Umuru. He surveys the market., Smallpox arrives in Umuru., Ma tells Julius to stay away until the epidemic is over., Julius walks home at night. , Julius accidentally steps on a sacrificial egg at the crossroads. Because of his western education, he sets aside any superstition., Julius hides from the night-masks. He's overwhelmed by fear and realizes traditional beliefs still have power over him., Janet and Ma die from smallpox. .

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