Things Fall Apart Chapter 13 Reading Check

Who was Ezeudu?

• Okonkwo's wife

• Okonkwo's grandfather

• the oldest man in the village with three titles

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How did Okonkwo react to Ezeudu's death?

• He did not care.

• It sent a cold shiver down his back.

• He wept bitterly, but in private.

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Which of the following best describes Ezeudu's funeral?

• It was a huge celebration, with dancing and war-like actions.

• It was a huge gathering with mourning and weeping.

• He was carried out on a bamboo bed and placed in the Evil Forest.

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During the celebration, what event occurred that involved Okonkwo?

• He gave a moving, emotional speech about Ezeudu's life.

• His gun exploded while he was celebrating.

• He danced over Ezeudu's body with Nwoye.

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What ironically happens during this funeral/celebration?

• Ezeudu's wife gets married during the celebration.

• Okonkwo cries in front of everyone revealing a feminine trait.

• Ezeudu's son is killed during the celebration.

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Who is responsible for Ezeudu's son's death?

• Okonkwo

• Obierika

• Maduka

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As a result of the crime, what happens to Okonkwo and his family.

• They are sent back to their obi for the rest of the evening.

• They are exiled.

• Nothing happens to them because it was an accident.

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Why is Ezeudu's death important to the plot?

• He was a father to Okonkwo when Unoka died.

• He gave Okonkwo yam seeds to start his own farm.

• He told Okonkwo not to kill Ikemefuna.

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How long does Okonkwo have to be away from Umuofia?

• 9 years

• 10 years

• 7 years

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Why did the men burn Okonkwo's compound, kill his animals, and destroy his barns?

• They were angry with him for his crime.

• Okonkwo told them to.

• They were cleansing the land.

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