Chapters 22-23 Quiz

What significant event occurs when Okonkwo returns to Umuofia in Chapter 22?

• He is celebrated as a hero.

• He finds his home destroyed.

• He discovers the village has changed due to the influence of the white missionaries.

• He decides to leave his village forever.

In Chapter 23, how does Okonkwo react to the changes in Umuofia?

• He embraces the changes and converts to Christianity.

• He becomes indifferent and decides to focus on his family.

• He is deeply troubled and seeks to fight against the missionaries.

• He leaves the village in search of a new home.

What is the villagers' reaction to the white man's court in Chapter 23?

• They fully accept and respect the court's authority.

• They are confused and unsure how to react.

• They mock the court and find its practices strange.

• They are afraid and avoid any interaction with the court.

Who is the leader of the white missionaries in Umuofia?

• Mr. Brown

• Mr. Smith

• Mr. Kiaga

• Mr. James

What does Okonkwo lament about his fellow villagers' response to the missionaries and their church?

• He is pleased that they are accepting and peaceful.

• He believes they are too aggressive in their response.

• He feels they are too passive and should resist more.

• He thinks they should join the missionaries to gain power.

How does the white man's court impact the traditional Igbo justice system in Umuofia?

• It complements the traditional system, leading to a more effective justice system.

• It has no significant impact as the villagers ignore it.

• It undermines and replaces the traditional system, causing confusion.

• It is seen as inferior and is mocked by the villagers.

What role does the District Commissioner play in the chapters?

• He is a peacemaker trying to understand Igbo culture.

• He is a strict enforcer of colonial laws and has little regard for Igbo traditions.

• He is a minor character who has little impact on the plot.

• He is sympathetic to the Igbo cause and tries to protect them from other colonials.

What is the villagers' perception of the Christian God compared to their traditional gods?

• They see the Christian God as more powerful and benevolent.

• They view the Christian God as weaker and less relevant to their lives.

• They are curious about the Christian God but remain loyal to their traditional gods.

• They believe the Christian God and their traditional gods can coexist peacefully.

How does the introduction of the white missionaries and their religion affect the social structure of Umuofia?

• It strengthens the social hierarchy and traditional roles.

• It causes a division among the villagers, leading to conflict.

• It has no significant effect on the social structure.

• It leads to an improvement in gender equality and social mobility.

What is the reaction of the clan leaders to the destruction caused by the missionaries?

• They decide to convert to Christianity to avoid further conflict.

• They plan to unite with other villages to drive the missionaries out.

• They feel powerless and resign to their fate.

• They seek to negotiate a peaceful coexistence with the missionaries.