Things Fall Apart Chapter 15-16 Quiz
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How many years has Okonkwo been in exile at the start of Chapter 15?

2 years

What does Obierika bring Okonkwo?

cowries (money)

What news does Obierika share?

The Abame tribe has been wiped out by whites

What is the iron horse?

<p>the bicycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the oracle declare?

<p>that the white men will keep coming and destroy the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Uchendu react to this?

<p>He is enraged they killed a 'man who doesn't speak'</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Obierika follow up?

<p>He is scared of white people and never thought the stories were true</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Uchendu say to this comment?

<p>'no story is not true'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tense about the meal?

<p>It's unexplained; one of the jokes is about Okonkwo killing his son to pay Obierika back for selling Okonkwo's yams these years</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years has Okonkwo been in exile at the start of Chapter 16?

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Okonkwo living?

<p>Mbanta with his Uncle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Obierika tell him?

<p>Missionaries have come to Umuofia and Nwoye has converted</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Nwoye convert?

<p>Missionaries and clansmen came to Mbanta and used scare tactics of heaven and hell; he is enraptured by the songs and they give him relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the translator screw up?

<p>He says 'my buttocks' in Igbo instead of 'myself'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the villagers laugh hysterically?

<p>The missionaries say ALL the Igbo gods are false</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an efulefu?

<p>men with no status and are generally ignored</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the interpreter?

<p>Mr. Kiaga</p> Signup and view all the answers

What doesn't Nwoye understand?

<p>The concept of the Holy Trinity and one god</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exile and Timeframe

  • Okonkwo is in exile for 2 years at the start of Chapter 15.
  • By the beginning of Chapter 16, he has been in exile for a total of 4 years.

Characters and Key Events

  • Obierika brings Okonkwo cowries, representing financial support.
  • He shares distressing news about the Abame tribe being wiped out by white colonizers.
  • Uchendu expresses anger over the killing of a "man who doesn't speak," highlighting the loss of communication and peace.

Cultural References and Reactions

  • The term "iron horse" refers to a bicycle, symbolizing the advent of modernity.
  • An oracle prophesizes that white men will continue to invade and destroy indigenous communities.
  • Uchendu emphasizes that "no story is not true," indicating the importance of belief and reality.
  • Obierika admits fear towards the white men, revealing disbelief in the stories about colonization.

Interpersonal Dynamics

  • An awkward tension exists during a meal where jokes reflect on Okonkwo’s past, including one about him killing his son.
  • Nwoye converts to Christianity after being swayed by missionaries' scare tactics and the emotional pull of their songs.

Conversion and Language

  • Nwoye's conversion is facilitated by both missionaries and clansmen employed scare tactics about heaven and hell.
  • The translator, Mr. Kiaga, mistakenly expresses "my buttocks" instead of "myself," highlighting communication barriers.
  • The missionaries proclaim that all Igbo gods are false, causing uproarious laughter among the villagers.

Social Structure

  • An "efulefu" refers to men of no status within the community who are often disregarded.
  • The Holy Trinity and the concept of one god confound Nwoye, marking a significant cultural clash.

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Test your knowledge on Chapters 15 and 16 of 'Things Fall Apart'. This quiz covers critical events and characters, including Okonkwo's exile and the news shared by Obierika. Perfect for reviewing key concepts and details from these chapters.

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