"Consolation" in the context of the story means:

Comfort after a loss or disappointment

Why does Okonkwo dislike his father, Unoka?

Because Unoka was improvident and poor

Because Unoka was a great warrior

Which event sets the main plot in motion in chapters 1-3?

Ikemefuna is sent to live with Okonkwo’s family

What motivates Okonkwo to work so hard and be strict with his family?

He fears being seen as weak like his father

Which of the following best summarizes Okonkwo’s attitude toward Ikemefuna at the end of chapter 3?

He begins to care for Ikemefuna but hides his feelings

He wants to send Ikemefuna away immediately

What can be inferred about Okonkwo’s character based on his reaction to his father’s failures?

He is determined to be the opposite of his father

He is forgiving and understanding

He wants to follow in his father’s footsteps

He is indifferent to his father’s life

Why does Okonkwo refuse to show affection to his family, even when he feels it?

He believes showing affection is a sign of weakness

He does not care about his family

Based on the events of chapters 1-3, what might be a possible consequence of Okonkwo’s strictness with his family?

His family may fear him rather than respect him

His family will always obey him happily

What evidence from the text suggests that Okonkwo’s success is driven by more than just ambition?

He is motivated by a fear of being like his father

How does the arrival of Ikemefuna create tension in Okonkwo’s household?

Ikemefuna is seen as an outsider and disrupts the family dynamic

Ikemefuna is immediately accepted by everyone

Ikemefuna becomes the new leader

What does Okonkwo’s reaction to the Oracle’s advice reveal about his character?

He respects and fears the Oracle’s authority

He is willing to challenge tradition

Things Fall Apart Quiz: Chapters 1-3

Authored by Timothy Gamwell

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10th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "improvident" most nearly mean as used in the context of Things Fall Apart, chapters 1-3?

Generous

Lacking foresight or thrift

Courageous

Intelligent

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines "impending" as it is used in the novel?

Happening in the past

About to happen

Unlikely to occur

Already completed

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the story, what does "plaintive" mean?

Joyful

Sad or mournful

Angry

Confused

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "discern" something means to:

Ignore it

Destroy it

Perceive or recognize it

Hide it

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "imperious" as used in chapters 1-3?

Humble

Domineering or overbearing

Weak

Generous

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "incipient" in the context of the novel most nearly means:

At an early stage

Completed

Unimportant

Dangerous

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone is "reluctant," they are:

Eager

Unwilling or hesitant

Angry

Confused

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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