Things Fall Apart, Chapters Eight - Ten questions

What happened to Ikemefuna?

• He moved away

• He died

• He got sick

During chapter 8, do we see new sides and emotions of Okonkwo after what he did?

• Yes, He feels extremely responsible

• No, He feels extremely prideful

• Yes, He feels extremely guilty

How does Okonkwo cope with his decisions?

• By using a snuff bottle

• By getting aggressive and beating his wives

• By drinking and getting drunk

Why do you think the author would show these emotions in Okonkwo?

• To show that everyone has emotions and showing emotion's does make a man weak

• All of the above

• To show that everyone has these emotions and showing emotions doesn't make a man weak

In Chapter 9 it says, "Ezime bubbled with energy like fresh palm-wine" (Achebe 79). What literary device is this?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Irony

Why did Ekwefi develop the habit of naming her children symbolic things?

• Because Okonkwo consulted a medicine man, claiming that nothing was doing anything.

• Because Okonkwo consulted a medicine man, claiming that a spirit is tormenting them.

• Because Okonkwo consulted a medicine man, claiming that a spirit was awarding them.

What is an Ogbanje?

• A wicked child

• A blessed child

• A evil creature

How does the death of Reverend Smith affect the community?

• Some are relieved and continue on

• Some are shocked and divide

• Some are devastated and fight

How does Okonkwo's experience in exile change him?

• He doesn't change at all

• He reflects on his actions

• He begins to build terrible habits

How does Okonkwo's return to Umofia show how he's reflected on his personal growth?

• Showing how he's come to terms with his past actions

• Showing how he hasn't changed at all and is still the same

• Showing how he hasn't come to terms with his past actions