Things Fall Apart Chapter 12

What was the purpose of people gathering at the ilo in chapter 10?

• trial of a woman leaving her husband because he beats her

• trial of a man stealing another man's yam seeds

• wrestling match

What are the egwugwu spirits?

• masked men who represent the spirits of the ancestors

• masked women meant to scare off evil spirits

• masked men and women who worship the Earth Goddess

What is the name of the head of 9 spirits?

• Evil Forest

• Anarchy Supreme

• He who walks with stars

Why did the woman involved in the trial leave her husband?

• he beat her almost daily

• he didn't feed her children

• she met someone else

Why did this domestic dispute end up in court anyway?

• The violent husband would not listen to anyone else

• the woman was scared for her life

• the woman's family wanted money

What best describes the story of the tortoise that Ekwefi told Ezinma?

• A creation myth
• A legend
• A narrative
• A proverb

What does Ekwefi do when Ezinma is taken?

• She cries for 30 days.
• She blames it on Okonkwo.
• She focuses her attention on the house.
• She follows Chielo.

Why does Chielo take Ezinma?

• Because Okonkwo beat Ezinma.
• Because Chielo missed her own daughter.
•  Because the God Agbala wanted to see his daughter Ezinma.
• Because Ekwefi owed Chielo something.

What are the village people celebrating in chapter 12?

• The engagement of Okonkwo's friend's daughter.  Her "uri".
• The safe return of Ezinma.
• The harvest of the yams.
• The Feast of the Hills and the Caves.

Which one of Okonkwo's wives does not bring gifts for the uri (celebration of bride price)?

• Ezinma
• Ojuigo
• Nwoye's Mother