Things Fall Apart TEST

Front

How many smaller clans comprise Umuofia?

Back

9

Front

What are cowries used for in Ibo culture?

Back

Money

Front

Why did Okonkwo have a difficult start in life?

Back

His father was a debtor.

Front

True or False: The white men imprison all of the Igbo people when the clan burns down the church.

Back

False

Front

How do the Ibo men initially react to the idea of a 'white man'?

Back

They laugh it off making a joke about leprosy.

Front

What is the significance of cowries in Ibo culture?

Back

They serve as a form of currency.

Front

Describe Okonkwo's relationship with his father.

Back

Okonkwo's father was a debtor and not respected, which affected Okonkwo's life.

Front

What event leads to the imprisonment of the Igbo people?

Back

The burning of the church does not lead to the imprisonment of all Igbo people.

Front

What does the reaction of the Ibo men to the white man reveal about their initial perception of colonialism?

Back

It shows their disbelief and lack of seriousness about the threat.

Front

What role do proverbs play in Ibo culture?

Back

Proverbs are used to convey wisdom and cultural values.