Things Fall Apart Quiz and MCQ: Chinua Achebe's Novel

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What is Okonkwo's main concern about his son Nwoye?

That he will end up a spendthrift like Unoka

That he will be lazy and a failure like Unoka (correct)

That he will not be able to provide for the family

That he will not become a respected warrior

What action of Okonkwo shocks his community during the Week of Peace?

He accuses his youngest wife of negligence

He engages in a conflict with a neighboring tribe

He refuses to make sacrifices for the Week of Peace

He severely beats his youngest wife (correct)

Why does Okonkwo not show any affection for Ikemefuna, despite liking him?

He does not want to be seen as weak or feminine (correct)

He is afraid of losing his status in the clan

He believes it will make Ikemefuna too arrogant

He is unable to express emotions towards anyone

What is the significance of the locusts coming to Umuofia?

It symbolizes a time of plenty and abundance (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Okonkwo react when Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy in a settlement with a neighboring tribe?

He takes charge of the boy and becomes fond of him (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who informs Okonkwo in private about the Oracle's decision regarding Ikemefuna?

Ogbuefi Ezeudu (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Okonkwo's initial response when Ikemefuna calls him 'father'?

He tells him to never call him that again (B) Signup and view all the answers

After the attack on Ikemefuna, who does Okonkwo visit to seek solace?

His friend Obierika (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Ogbuefi Ezeudu during his funeral?

His sixteen-year-old son gets killed by Okonkwo's gun (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Okonkwo take his family into exile for seven years?

To avoid arrest for killing a clansman (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who brings several bags of cowries made by selling Okonkwo’s yams during his exile?

Obierika (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who speaks to the villagers about their gods being false and idolatrous?

Mr. Brown (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during the annual ceremony?

The egwugwu burn Enoch's compound and Mr. Brown's church to the ground (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the leaders of Umuofia when they meet with the District Commissioner?

They are handcuffed and thrown in jail, where they suffer insults and physical abuse (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Okonkwo do when his fellow clan members do not join him in uprising against the court messengers?

He kills their leader with his machete (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the District Commissioner find when he arrives at Okonkwo’s compound?

Okonkwo has hanged himself (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Okonkwo and His Family

Okonkwo is concerned that his son Nwoye is becoming too soft and lazy
Okonkwo does not show affection for Ikemefuna, despite liking him, because it is considered unmanly in their culture
Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo 'father' which initially shocks Okonkwo

Community Events

Okonkwo shocks his community during the Week of Peace by beating his wife, which is considered a serious offense
The locusts coming to Umuofia signify a good omen and a time of abundance
When Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy in a settlement with a neighboring tribe, Okonkwo is overjoyed

Ikemefuna's Fate

Obierika informs Okonkwo in private about the Oracle's decision regarding Ikemefuna's fate
After the attack on Ikemefuna, Okonkwo visits his friend Obierika to seek solace
Ikemefuna is eventually killed, which has a profound impact on Okonkwo

Exile and Return

Okonkwo takes his family into exile for seven years as punishment for his wrongdoing during the Week of Peace
Obierika brings several bags of cowries made by selling Okonkwo’s yams during his exile

Conflict with the Colonizers

The Christian missionary, Mr. Brown, speaks to the villagers about their gods being false and idolatrous
Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during the annual ceremony, which leads to chaos
The leaders of Umuofia are imprisoned when they meet with the District Commissioner
Okonkwo kills a court messenger, but his fellow clan members do not join him in the uprising
The District Commissioner finds Okonkwo's compound deserted when he arrives

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Test your knowledge of 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and events of the novel with these thought-provoking questions.