Things Fall Apart Test Review

Front

What was the tribe's response to Enoch's crime in Chapter 22?

Back

They burned down the church.

Front

True or False: Okonkwo returns only to mourn for the men of Umuofia, who have become 'soft like women.'

Back

True

Front

What is the name of the festival celebrated in the novel?

Back

The Feast of the New Yam.

Front

Why does Nwakibie agree to give Okonkwo seeds to plant?

Back

He sees Okonkwo as hard working and having strong potential.

Front

True or False: Ekwefi had borne ten children, but nine of them had died in infancy, leading her to give them names like 'Death, I implore you.'

Back

True

Front

What does the term 'Umuofia' refer to in the novel?

Back

Umuofia is the name of the clan and village where Okonkwo lives.

Front

Who is Okonkwo's father and what is his significance in the story?

Back

Okonkwo's father is Unoka, a failure in the eyes of the clan, which drives Okonkwo to be the opposite.

Front

What does the term 'chi' signify in Igbo culture as depicted in the novel?

Back

'Chi' represents a personal god or spirit that influences an individual's fate.

Front

What role does the District Commissioner play in the story?

Back

The District Commissioner represents colonial authority and the disruption of traditional Igbo society.

Front

What is the significance of the yam in Igbo culture?

Back

Yams symbolize wealth, masculinity, and success in Igbo culture.