Literature SS2 3rd term Revision

Which of the following is a characteristic of African prose fiction?

• Emphasis on supernatural elements

• Use of indigenous languages and oral traditions

• Focus on futuristic themes

• Predominant use of Western settings

In Things Fall Apart, the setting is primarily in:

• Lagos

• Umuofia

• Accra

• Nairobi

Okonkwo is best described as:

• A lazy farmer

• A respected leader with a fear of failure

• A missionary

• A colonial administrator

Unoka, Okonkwo’s father, is known for:

• His wealth and titles

• His musical talent and debts

• His military achievements

• His political influence

The Week of Peace in Umuofia is:

• A time for warfare

• A period of rest before the harvest

• A festival for ancestral spirits

• A week dedicated to marriage ceremonies

Okonkwo breaks the Week of Peace by:

• Stealing from a neighbor

• Beating his wife

• Refusing to participate in rituals

• Destroying a sacred tree

The punishment for breaking the Week of Peace is:

• Exile

• Death

• Offering a sacrifice

• Public flogging

Ikemefuna is brought to Umuofia as:

• A slave

• A guest

• A peace settlement

• A trader

Nwoye, Okonkwo’s son, is influenced by Ikemefuna to:

• Embrace traditional masculinity

• Join the missionaries

• Rebel against his father

• Leave the village

The Oracle of the Hills and Caves is consulted for:

• Weather predictions

• War strategies

• Religious guidance

• Agricultural advice