Igbo Society and Legal Practices

Chapter 10 of 'Things Fall Apart' explores how the Igbo people traditionally settled disputes, focusing on a court case involving domestic violence. The chapter highlights the structured and civilized nature of their justice system, despite the gender inequalities present. The trial, led by the masked spirits representing the ancestors, demonstrates the community's approach to justice and evolving cultural values.

What is the main focus of Chapter 10 in 'Things Fall Apart'?

• A wedding ceremony

• A battle between villages

• A court case about domestic violence

• A festival celebration

When do most communal ceremonies take place in the Igbo society?

• Early morning

• Night

• Midday

• Late afternoon

How are women positioned during the ceremony described in Chapter 10?

• As active participants

• On the fringes as outsiders

• At the center of the ceremony

• Leading the ceremony

Who are the main parties involved in the dispute in Chapter 10?

• Two neighboring villages

• A husband and his wife's family

• Two rival clans

• A chief and his council

What role do the egwugwu play in the Igbo society?

• They are village warriors

• They are ancestral spirits who act as judges

• They are village musicians

• They are village traders

What is Uzowulu's main complaint in the trial?

• He lost his land to his in-laws

• His in-laws took his wife and children

• He was not paid his bride price

• His wife left him without reason

What accusation does Odukwe make against Uzowulu?

• He refused to pay his debts

• He beat his wife regularly

• He stole from the village

• He disrespected the elders

What is the egwugwu's final decision regarding Uzowulu's case?

• Uzowulu should pay a fine

• Uzowulu should be forgiven

• Uzowulu should beg his wife to return

• Uzowulu should be exiled

What does the trial in Chapter 10 reveal about Igbo society?

• They have a sophisticated court system

• They ignore domestic issues

• They rely on supernatural forces for justice

• They have no formal legal system