Okonkwo's Struggles and Reactions

In Chapter 24 of 'Things Fall Apart', Okonkwo and others are released after a fine is paid. They return to a village that is indifferent to their return. Okonkwo anticipates a meeting about war, feeling both bitterness and excitement. A released prisoner urges the clan to fight against the British, despite the risk of shedding blood. The meeting is interrupted by messengers, and Okonkwo kills one, but realizes there will be no war. He feels isolated and vows revenge, caught between traditional Igbo culture and European colonialism.

What happens to Okonkwo and the other prisoners after their fine is paid?

• They are executed.

• They are kept in prison.

• They are sent to another village.

• They are set free.

How do the villagers react to the return of Okonkwo and the other prisoners?

• They attack them.

• They ignore them and move out of their way.

• They celebrate their return.

• They hold a feast in their honor.

Who is the only person to speak to Okonkwo after his return?

• Obi Rika

• The village chief

• His wife

• His son

What does the village crier announce?

• A new law

• A meeting for the next day

• A war

• A festival

What is Okonkwo's emotional state before the meeting?

• Indifferent

• Bitter and excited

• Calm and relaxed

• Fearful and anxious

What does one of the released prisoners tell the crowd at the meeting?

• They should negotiate with the British.

• They should leave the village.

• Their lives are in danger and they need to fight.

• They should surrender to the British.

What action does Okonkwo take when the court messengers arrive?

• He negotiates with them.

• He beheads the messenger in charge.

• He runs away.

• He surrenders to them.

What is the reaction of the villagers when Okonkwo beheads the messenger?

• They follow his lead and attack the messengers.

• They cheer for him.

• They let the rest of the messengers get away.

• They arrest Okonkwo.

How does Okonkwo feel after realizing there will be no war?

• Relieved

• Isolated and determined to take revenge alone

• Happy

• Indifferent

What is Okonkwo's main fear under the new British rule?

• Losing his family

• Being weak like his father

• Losing his wealth

• Being exiled