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What did Unoka take with him when he was carried away?
What did Unoka take with him when he was carried away?
Okonkwo inherited a barn and a title from his father.
Okonkwo inherited a barn and a title from his father.
False
What was the name of the wealthy man in Okonkwo's village?
What was the name of the wealthy man in Okonkwo's village?
Nwakibie
The sickness that afflicted Unoka was an abomination to the __________ goddess.
The sickness that afflicted Unoka was an abomination to the __________ goddess.
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How many wives did Nwakibie have?
How many wives did Nwakibie have?
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Match the following characters with their traits:
Match the following characters with their traits:
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Okonkwo's journey to success was immediate and without hardships.
Okonkwo's journey to success was immediate and without hardships.
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What did Okonkwo bring as a sign of respect to Nwakibie?
What did Okonkwo bring as a sign of respect to Nwakibie?
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What did Okonkwo's second wife do that caused him to become angry?
What did Okonkwo's second wife do that caused him to become angry?
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Okonkwo is known as a great hunter.
Okonkwo is known as a great hunter.
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What festival is celebrated with great joy in Okonkwo's household?
What festival is celebrated with great joy in Okonkwo's household?
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What color did the country turn into as the locusts descended?
What color did the country turn into as the locusts descended?
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Okonkwo nearly shot his wife with a _____ gun.
Okonkwo nearly shot his wife with a _____ gun.
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The elders encouraged the people to catch locusts as soon as they arrived.
The elders encouraged the people to catch locusts as soon as they arrived.
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Match the characters with their actions or identities:
Match the characters with their actions or identities:
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What was the rare food made from the locusts after they were roasted?
What was the rare food made from the locusts after they were roasted?
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What item did the in-laws bring to Okonkwo's household during the New Yam Festival?
What item did the in-laws bring to Okonkwo's household during the New Yam Festival?
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Okonkwo was advised not to be involved in Ikemefuna's ______.
Okonkwo was advised not to be involved in Ikemefuna's ______.
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Match the characters with their actions or descriptions:
Match the characters with their actions or descriptions:
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Okonkwo had a successful hunting experience during the festival.
Okonkwo had a successful hunting experience during the festival.
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What did the people of Umuofia do to prepare the locusts for consumption?
What did the people of Umuofia do to prepare the locusts for consumption?
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Who was the village beauty that Okonkwo won in a wrestling contest?
Who was the village beauty that Okonkwo won in a wrestling contest?
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Okonkwo was eager to support Ikemefuna's return to his home.
Okonkwo was eager to support Ikemefuna's return to his home.
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Which clan's elders visited Okonkwo to discuss Ikemefuna?
Which clan's elders visited Okonkwo to discuss Ikemefuna?
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What honor did Unoka accept during the gathering?
What honor did Unoka accept during the gathering?
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Unoka was a successful farmer with a large number of yams and wives.
Unoka was a successful farmer with a large number of yams and wives.
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What musical instruments did Unoka hear in his mind?
What musical instruments did Unoka hear in his mind?
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Okoye intended to take the ______ title, the third highest in the land.
Okoye intended to take the ______ title, the third highest in the land.
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Why did Okoye visit Unoka?
Why did Okoye visit Unoka?
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Unoka found the subject of war enjoyable and engaging.
Unoka found the subject of war enjoyable and engaging.
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What emotional response did Unoka display when he understood Okoye's request?
What emotional response did Unoka display when he understood Okoye's request?
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What was Okonkwo's main concern after the killing of Ikemefuna?
What was Okonkwo's main concern after the killing of Ikemefuna?
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Obierika believed that the ozo title was held in high esteem in all clans.
Obierika believed that the ozo title was held in high esteem in all clans.
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Who taps Okonkwo's tall trees?
Who taps Okonkwo's tall trees?
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Okonkwo felt it was good that their clan holds the ozo title in high __________.
Okonkwo felt it was good that their clan holds the ozo title in high __________.
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Match the characters with their roles in the story:
Match the characters with their roles in the story:
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What does Okonkwo wish he had not taken on?
What does Okonkwo wish he had not taken on?
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The law of the land allowed men with the ozo title to climb tall palm trees.
The law of the land allowed men with the ozo title to climb tall palm trees.
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Who was the suitor mentioned in Obierika's hut?
Who was the suitor mentioned in Obierika's hut?
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What is Obierika's primary purpose in visiting Okonkwo?
What is Obierika's primary purpose in visiting Okonkwo?
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Okonkwo believes that Nwoye is too young to become a man.
Okonkwo believes that Nwoye is too young to become a man.
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Who is Maduka?
Who is Maduka?
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Okonkwo feels that his children do not resemble him. He specifically mentions, 'Where are the young _____ that will grow when the old banana tree dies?'
Okonkwo feels that his children do not resemble him. He specifically mentions, 'Where are the young _____ that will grow when the old banana tree dies?'
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Match the following characters with their relationship to Okonkwo:
Match the following characters with their relationship to Okonkwo:
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Why does Obierika decline to participate in the boy's killing?
Why does Obierika decline to participate in the boy's killing?
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Okonkwo is proud of his son Nwoye for his abilities in wrestling.
Okonkwo is proud of his son Nwoye for his abilities in wrestling.
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What does Okonkwo wish about Ezinma's gender?
What does Okonkwo wish about Ezinma's gender?
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Study Notes
THINGS FALL APART - Chapter One Summary
- Okonkwo is renowned throughout nine villages, and beyond, for his accomplishments.
- His fame stems from personal achievements.
- He gained honor by defeating Amalinze the Cat, the great unbeaten wrestler, in a fierce seven-day/seven-night fight.
- This event was significant in his community as evidenced by the excitement of the spectators and the intensity of the competition.
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Test your knowledge on key characters, events, and cultural aspects from Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart.' This quiz covers various elements including Unoka's fate, Okonkwo's relationships, and important festivals in Igbo culture.
