Chapter 8: Things Fall Apart

Why did Okonkwo not eat for two days?

• He was fasting for a religious ceremony.

• He was mourning the death of Ikemefuna.

• He was too busy with work.

• He was feeling unwell.

What did Ezinma prepare for Okonkwo?

• Yam porridge

• Roasted plantains

• Fried rice

• Grilled chicken

What did Okonkwo use to carry the snuff to his nostrils?

• A wooden spoon

• A metal spoon

• A flat, ivory spoon

• A plastic spoon

What was the only work men did during the season of rest?

• Harvesting crops

• Building houses

• Covering walls with palm fronds

• Fishing

What was Obierika making when Okonkwo visited him?

• Baskets

• Mats

• Thatched roofs

• Clay pots

What did Obierika use to make the thatch?

• Bamboo

• Raffia-palm leaves

• Coconut leaves

• Banana leaves

What does Okonkwo say about his son Nwoye?

• He is very strong

• He is not manly enough

• He is a great wrestler

• He is very intelligent

What does Okonkwo say about wrestling?

• It is a waste of time

• It brings happiness

• It is dangerous

• It is boring

What did Obierika say about the title in Abame and Aninta?

• It is worth more than two cowries

• It is worth less than two cowries

• It is highly respected

• It is forbidden

What did Ozoemena do when she heard of Ndulue's death?

• She sang a song

• She took her stick and walked to the obi

• She cooked a meal

• She danced