Things Fall Apart Chapter 7

What was Ikemefuna's role in Nwoye's life according to the passage?

• He was a rival to Nwoye.

• He was like an elder brother to Nwoye.

• He was a servant to Nwoye.

• He was a stranger to Nwoye.

How did Nwoye's behavior change after Ikemefuna's arrival in Okonkwo's household?

• He became more rebellious.

• He became more mature and responsible.

• He became more withdrawn.

• He became more dependent on his mother.

Analyze how Ikemefuna's presence influenced Nwoye's relationship with his father, Okonkwo. Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.

• Ikemefuna's presence made Nwoye more distant from Okonkwo.

• Ikemefuna's presence strengthened Nwoye's bond with Okonkwo.

• Ikemefuna's presence had no effect on Nwoye's relationship with Okonkwo.

• Ikemefuna's presence caused conflict between Nwoye and Okonkwo.

What task did Nwoye enjoy doing after Ikemefuna's influence?

• Cooking with his mother.

• Splitting wood and pounding food.

• Fetching water.

• Weaving baskets.

Evaluate the significance of Ikemefuna's integration into Okonkwo's household. What does this suggest about the cultural values of Umuofia?

• It suggests that Umuofia values individualism.

• It suggests that Umuofia values community and family integration.

• It suggests that Umuofia values isolation.

• It suggests that Umuofia values wealth over relationships.

How long did Ikemefuna live in Okonkwo's household?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What activity did Nwoye and Ikemefuna do together in the evenings?

• They cooked in Nwoye's mother's hut.

• They sat with Okonkwo in his obi.

• They went hunting.

• They played games with other children.

Discuss the role of gender expectations in Nwoye's development as described in the passage. How did these expectations influence his actions?

• Gender expectations had no influence on Nwoye's actions.

• Gender expectations encouraged Nwoye to engage in more masculine tasks.

• Gender expectations discouraged Nwoye from participating in household chores.

• Gender expectations made Nwoye more rebellious against his father.

What was Okonkwo's reaction to Nwoye's development?

• He was displeased.

• He was indifferent.

• He was inwardly pleased.

• He was openly critical.

Why did Nwoye pretend to be annoyed when asked to do tasks by his mother or father's wives?

• To show his dislike for the tasks.

• To conform to the masculine expectations of his society.

• To avoid doing the tasks.

• To gain sympathy from his siblings.