Things Fall Apart Characters

What character is symbolic because they are used as a sacrifice?

• Ezinma

• Ikemefuna

• Ekwefi

• Nwoye

Chapter 11 tells part of the story from a different character's perspective. Which character gets the focus?

• Obierika

• Nwoye

• Ekwefi

• Ikemefuna

What does the District Commissioner think about in the last paragraph of the book?

• how guilty he feels that Okonkwo died

• how much trouble he'll be in with his boss

• how he's afraid that the people may revolt

• how he's going to mention Okonkwo in the book he will write

What is Okonkwo's character like in part 2 of the novel? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

• Determined, ambitious, rigid, inflexible

• Cowardly, timid, indecisive, weak-willed

• Lazy, unmotivated, flexible, adaptable

• Kind, gentle, easy-going, laid-back

Describe the relationship between Okonkwo and his son, Nwoye, in part 2 of the novel. How does it impact the plot?

• Their relationship is loving and supportive, leading to Nwoye following in his father's footsteps.

• Their relationship is strained, impacting the plot by leading to Nwoye rejecting his father's values and converting to Christianity.

• Their relationship is distant, impacting the plot by causing Nwoye to become more rebellious and disrespectful.

• Their relationship is non-existent, having no impact on the plot whatsoever.

What role do the missionaries play in part 2 of the novel? How do they affect the traditional Igbo society?

• The missionaries introduce Islam and challenge the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society

• The missionaries introduce Christianity and challenge the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society.

• The missionaries support the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society

• The missionaries play no role in part 2 of the novel

How does the character of Ekwefi contribute to the overall themes and plot development in part 2 of the novel?

• Ekwefi's character has no impact on the overall themes and plot development

• Ekwefi's character highlights the struggles of women in the Igbo society and the treatment of outcasts.

• Ekwefi's character is overshadowed by the male characters and has no significant role

• Ekwefi's character is only there for comic relief and does not contribute to the serious themes

Examine the role of women in part 2 of the novel. How do they contribute to the community and its culture?

• Women primarily serve as caretakers of the home and children, with little influence outside of these roles.

• Women are depicted as strong and influential, playing key roles in religious and cultural ceremonies.

• Women's roles are limited to agricultural work, with no participation in decision-making processes.

• Women are portrayed as educators within the community, responsible for passing down traditions and teachings.

Who are the white missionaries in the novel?

• The white missionaries in the novel are characters who are government officials or diplomats.

• The white missionaries in the novel are characters who are explorers or adventurers.

• The white missionaries in the novel are characters who are Caucasian individuals that have a religious mission or purpose.

• The white missionaries in the novel are characters who are doctors or medical professionals.

How does Okonkwo feel about the changes brought by the white missionaries?

• Okonkwo feels strongly against the changes brought by the white missionaries.

• Okonkwo feels indifferent towards the changes brought by the white missionaries.

• Okonkwo feels positively about the changes brought by the white missionaries.

• Okonkwo feels confused about the changes brought by the white missionaries.