Things Fall Apart - Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the name of the protagonist in "Things Fall Apart"?

• a) Okonkwo

• b) Nwoye

• c) Ikemefuna

• d) Obierika

Where does the story take place?

• a) Ghana

• b) Nigeria

• c) Kenya

• d) South Africa

What is Okonkwo's greatest fear?

• a) Losing his title as a warrior

• b) Becoming like his father

• c) Failing to provide for his family

• d) Drought destroying his crops

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4. What event initiates the conflict in Chapter 1?

• Okonkwo's son falls ill

• Okonkwo's eldest son disobeys him

• A dispute arises between neighboring villages

• The arrival of Christian missionaries

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Okonkwo?

• a) Wealthy

• b) Respected

• c) Kind-hearted

• d) Hardworking

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How does Okonkwo feel about his father, Unoka?

• a) He deeply admires him

• b) He resents him for being weak

• c) He is indifferent towards him

• d) He is ashamed of him

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What does Okonkwo achieve during his youth that earns him fame and respect?

• a) He defeats The Cat and becomes renowned for his achievement

• b) He inherits a large farm from his father

• c) He marries a wealthy woman from a neighboring village

• d) He builds a shrine to honor the gods

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What is the overall mood or tone of Chapter 1?

• a) Joyful and celebratory

• b) Tense and foreboding

• c) Peaceful and serene

• d) Humorous and lighthearted

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