Character Development in Things Fall Apart

How does Okonkwo's relationship with his father, Unoka, affect what he does in the first five chapters of "Things Fall Apart"?

• Okonkwo becomes a musician because his father, Unoka, was good at music.

• Okonkwo wants to be successful and respected because his father, Unoka, was not.

• Okonkwo tries to stay out of trouble so he won't be like his father, Unoka.

• Okonkwo starts telling stories because his father, Unoka, was a storyteller.

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How do Okonkwo and Nwoye's interactions show the struggle between old and new ways in "Things Fall Apart"?

• Okonkwo helps Nwoye like new traditions, showing he likes change.

• Okonkwo is mean to Nwoye for not being manly, showing the fight between old and new ways.

• Nwoye not liking Okonkwo's old ways is a small part of the story and doesn't matter much.

• Okonkwo and Nwoye's talks show how old and new ways can get along.

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Why is the setting important in the first five chapters of "Things Fall Apart"?

• The setting doesn't matter to the culture.

• The setting is just a background for personal fights, not culture.

• The setting in Umuofia helps us understand Igbo traditions and rules.

• The setting shows the natural beauty of the Igbo land.

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What role does Ikemefuna play in the beginning of "Things Fall Apart"?

• Ikemefuna doesn't change the story much.

• Ikemefuna living with Okonkwo's family causes problems and hints at trouble later.

• Ikemefuna is just there to be funny.

• Ikemefuna is there to show how different he is from Okonkwo.

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How does Chinua Achebe show success and failure through Unoka in "Things Fall Apart"?

• Unoka is known as a great warrior.

• Unoka's money problems are different from Okonkwo's success.

• Unoka shows how important music is in Igbo society.

• Unoka's problems are because of things he can't control.

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How do proverbs help us learn about Igbo culture in the first five chapters of "Things Fall Apart"?

• Proverbs are used a little and don't matter much.

• Proverbs show Igbo wisdom and values, helping us understand better.

• Proverbs are only used to be funny.

• Proverbs make it hard to understand the story.

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How does the author show what it means to be a man through Okonkwo in the beginning of "Things Fall Apart"?

• Okonkwo doesn't care about being a man.

• Okonkwo follows the rules of being a man very strictly.

• Okonkwo tries to change what it means to be a man.

• Okonkwo is not strong and doesn't act like a man.

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How does Nwoye's character explore identity in "Things Fall Apart"?

• Nwoye struggles to meet his father's expectations.

• Nwoye accepts traditional roles without question.

• Nwoye completely rejects his cultural heritage.

• Nwoye is isolated from the community.

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Why is the wrestling match important in "Things Fall Apart"?

• The wrestling match is not very important.

• The wrestling match is important because it brings people together and shows who is strong.

• The wrestling match shows that people do not like physical contests.

• The wrestling match causes fights and problems.

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What does the character of Ekwefi reveal about gender roles in "Things Fall Apart"?

• Ekwefi is not an important character in the story.

• Ekwefi challenges traditional gender roles by becoming a warrior.

• Ekwefi's role is limited to household duties and child-rearing.

• Ekwefi is portrayed as a strong and independent woman.

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