Things Fall Apart Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'improvident' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

• Careless

• Generous

• Wise

• Cautious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Things Fall Apart', the word 'incipient' most nearly means:

• Beginning

• Ending

• Complex

• Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes Okonkwo's character in 'Things Fall Apart'?

• Timid

• Aggressive

• Lazy

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the word 'esoteric' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

• Common

• Secretive

• Obvious

• Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Things Fall Apart', the term 'harbinger' refers to:

• A leader

• A follower

• A sign

• A mistake

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the meaning of 'capricious' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

• Predictable

• Unpredictable

• Stable

• Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word 'malevolent' in 'Things Fall Apart' is best defined as:

• Kind

• Evil

• Neutral

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Things Fall Apart', what does 'pandemonium' refer to?

• Chaos

• Order

• Silence

• Peace

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word 'voluble' mean in 'Things Fall Apart'?

• Silent

• Talkative

• Shy

• Reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Things Fall Apart', the word 'derisive' most nearly means:

• Respectful

• Mocking

• Supportive

• Encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4