TFA Part 1 Quiz

Which of these words BEST describes Okonkwo?

• peaceful

• protective

• aggressive

• evil

Which of these words BEST describes Unoka?

• careless

• adaptable

• violent

• resourceful

Which of these words BEST describes Nwoye?

• excitable

• timid

• childish

• cruel

Which of these words BEST describes Ezinma?

• savage

• joyful

• rude

• clever

Nwoye often copies Ikemefunas actions. He MOST LIKELY does this to

• please his Mom by making new friends and having fun

• rebel against his father by imitating a boy who's not from their village

• rebel against village customs by being friends with the sacrified boy

• please his father by acting tough and doing manly things

Okonkwo killed Ikemefuna in order to

• get the sacrified boy out of his life

• make Nwoye angry

• show his fellow warriors that he was not weak

• please his wives who hated Ikemefuna

Okonkwo follows Ekwefi to the shrine to

• make sure that she and Ezinma are safe

• make the priestess Chielo angry

• ensure that Ekwefi isn't sneaking away to cheat on him

• beat Ekwefi for leaving the compound without asking

Chinua Achebe often uses the word “inwardly” to describe Okonkwo’s thoughts and feelings. He most likely uses this word to

• describe the way Okonkwo looks

• show that Okonkwo does not usually display his emotions

• explain why Okonkwo keeps his anger inside

• confuse the reader about what Okonkwo really feels

Which of these statements best explains how Achebe attempts to make the story entertaining for his readers?

• He quotes statistics about Nigeria.

• He uses the names of famous Nigerian politicians.

• He includes action and drama in the story.

• He provides background knowledge about Nigerian tribal customs.