Things Fall Apart - Chapter 17 Quiz

What do the missionaries ask the clan leaders for?

• Food for their journey

• Land to build a church

• Money to build a school

• Protection from the gods

Where do the missionaries decide to build their church?

• In the village square

• In the Evil Forest

• Near the river

• On Okonkwo's land

How long do the missionaries survive in the Evil Forest?

• Ten days

• A month

• Twenty-eight days

• Fifteen days

Who is the first female convert mentioned in the chapter?

• A woman with twins

• Nwoye's mother

• Okonkwo's wife

• Mr. Kiaga's sister

What does Nwoye secretly want to do?

• Attend church services

• Become a warrior

• Move to the city

• Join his father's clan

What is Okonkwo's reaction when he finds out Nwoye is attending church?

• He becomes furious

• He encourages him to convert

• He ignores him

• He supports him

What does Nwoye do after leaving his father's home?

• He stays in Mbanta

• He moves to Umuofia

• He goes to the Evil Forest

• He travels to the city

What does Okonkwo fear about his younger sons?

• They will leave the village

• They will join the missionaries

• They will become warriors

• They will abandon their ancestors

How does Okonkwo view Nwoye's behavior?

• As normal and acceptable

• As foolish and womanly

• As strong and brave

• As wise and thoughtful

What does the chapter suggest about the villagers' traditional beliefs?

• They are being revived

• They are outdated and powerless

• They are becoming stronger

• They are irrelevant to the story