Things Fall Apart: Quiz 4 Chapter 13-16

What does the ekwe, a hollowed out wooden instrument and the blast of the cannon signify to the nine villages of Umuofia?

• The beginning of a festival.

• The death of a man.

• The birth of a child.

• The beginning of war.

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Every man learns the language of the ekwe. How does the wooden instrument let the people know exactly who has died?

• It announces the name of the man over and over again.

• It only announces the name of the village.

• First it announces the name of the clan, then it names the village, and finally it names the man.

• It spells out the letters in the name.

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What is the name of the man that the ekwe announces to Umuofia?

• Maduka

• Ezeudu

• Obierika

• Uzowulu

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Why can Ezeudu, the oldest man in his village, only be buried at night?

• The spirits announce that he has to be buried at night.

• He is a noble warrior with three titles to his name. A man who took titles can only be buried after dark.

• It is believed being buried at night will bring the dead man closer to his ancestors.

• The oldest man of the village is always buried after dark.

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What is the tragedy that takes place during the final burial rites for Ezeudu while the cannon is shot and guns fired?

• Ezeudu's wife stabs herself.

• Ezeudu's sixteen-year-old son is shot in the arm.

• Ezeudu's sixteen-year-old son is killed when Okonkwo's gun explodes.

• Another elder of the clan dies in all the excitement.

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What is Okonkwo's punishment for killing Ezeudu's son?

• Beheading and disgrace.

• He and his wives and children have to flee the land.

• All of Okonkwo's sons are to be executed.

• One of Okonkwo's sons is to be offered as sacrifice,

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Where does Okonkwo bring his family after being banished from his village?

• To live in a cave in the hills.

• To wander the forests and live off the land.

• To an enemy village asking to be accepted.

• To his mother's kinsmen in Mbanta.

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What does Uchendu, the younger brother of Okonkwo's mother, give to Okonkwo after he comes looking for refuge?

• A basket of yams and palm-wine for his travels.

• A plot of ground, and two or three pieces of land.

• A gun to protect him and his family during their exile.

• Advice on living in the forest.

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What is the final ceremony, Amikwu, Uchendu's youngest son, has to perform before getting married?

• Umuada--the gathering of daughters.

• Kwenu--shouts of approval.

• Isa-ife--the ceremony of confession.

• Uri--the cermony of wine bringing.

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What question does Njide, the eldest sister of Uchendu, ask of her brother's bride during the isa-ife?

• Do you plan on being faithful and obedient to my brother?

• How many children do you plan to bear in my brother's name?

• How many men have you lain with since my brother first expressed the desire to marry you?

• How do you plan to keep a tranquil household for my brother?

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