Things Fall Apart Chapter 1

Who is the protagonist of "Things Fall Apart"?

• • A) Unoka

• • B) Nwoye

• • C) Okonkwo

• • D) Ekwefi

What is Okonkwo's attitude towards his father, Unoka?

• • A) Admiration

• • B) Indifference

• • C) Disdain

• • D) Fear

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How does Okonkwo's personality differ from his father's?

• • A) Both are ambitious and strong-willed.

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• • B) Okonkwo is weak and unsuccessful.

• • C) Unoka is determined and aggressive.

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• • D) Okonkwo is strong-willed and determined.

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What is the significance of yams in Okonkwo's life?

• • A) Symbol of wealth and masculinity

• • B) Source of spiritual power

• • C) Sign of peace and prosperity

• • D) Representation of family unity

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What role does the Oracle of the Hills and Caves play in the Igbo society?

• • A) Political advisor

• • B) Religious authority

• • C) Agricultural consultant

• • D) Military strategist

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What is Okonkwo's status in the Igbo community of Umuofia?

• • A) Outcast

• • B) Respected warrior and leader

• • C) Unemployed

• • D) Religious leader

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In what way does the author use Okonkwo's character to foreshadow potential conflicts in the novel?

• • A) Okonkwo's peaceful nature suggests harmony.

• • B) Okonkwo's strained relationship with his father indicates potential family conflicts.

• • C) Okonkwo's popularity predicts a harmonious society.

• • D) Okonkwo's successful farming foreshadows economic prosperity

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What is the societal structure in Umuofia as depicted in Chapter One?

• • A) Matriarchal

• • B) Egalitarian

• • C) Hierarchical

• • D) Democratic

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How does Okonkwo view weakness in individuals?

• • A) As a virtue to be celebrated

• • B) As a strength to be admired

• • C) As a trait to be despised

• • D) As a sign of intelligence

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What is Unoka's relationship with Okonkwo like?

• • A) They have a close and supportive relationship.

• • B) They are distant, and Okonkwo despises his father.

• • C) They work together on the farm.

• • D) They collaborate on community projects.

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