Things Fall Apart MCQ's

What is Okonkwo's greatest fear

• Not having more sons
• Not having more wives
• Not buying a title
• Being like his father Unoka

How does Okonkwo react when his father attempted to help him by giving him advice about his crops?

• He slapped him
• Okonkwo felt disgust because  either action or silence was called for
• He laughed because his father was right
• He hugged him and thanked him

How much of the harvest does Okonkwo keep?

• 1/3
• 1/2
• 1/4
• All of it

Why does Okonkwo work hard?

• To get rich or die trying
• It's a hard knock life
• To make up for his father's negative strikes against him
• To pay for his five wives and sixteen children

How does Okonkwo treat his wives and children?

• He spoils them all
• He rules with an iron fist because he wants to be nothing like his dad
• He is gentle with them
• He rarely gets angry with them

Analyze this proverb: "when the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk" 

• The moon has to shine just right for everyone to walk
• Beware when the moon is full
• When the moon hits your eye you're in love
• When the moon provides light, even cripples want to get out in the light and walk

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The village where Okonkwo lives is called

• Ikemefuna
• Mbaino
• Umuofia
• Nwakibie

What crop does Okonkwo grow?

• Apples
• Yams
• Watermelon
• Beans

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What are two things the main character has done to keep his own reputation safe?

• Bought a farm
• Killed a giant
• Owned an entire village
• Became a great wrestler and a wealthy/successful farmer

What was Unoka told by the Oracle?

• He would succeed beyond his wildest dreams
• He would die suddenly
• He would fail because of his laziness
• He would have three more wives and two more sons