Question

3. What does the phrase "a shiver ran down Okonkwo's back" communicate about

Answer 1

It means he is feeling shocked

Answer 2

Answer:

He is feeling shocked and in despair mostly because the fact Ezeudu has passed when someone shivers at the thought of death they come to a realization that they couldnt have done anything to prevent it.

Explanation:

his reaction to this was because Okonkwo was close to Ezeudu and hearing that he had passed struck him deep his friend had taken his last breath