Things Fall Apart Chapter 6

What was the arrangement of the spectators and participants at the wrestling match?

• The elders and grandees stood, while the rest of the village sat.

• The entire village stood in a circle, leaving the center free, with elders and grandees on stools and drummers facing them.

• Men, women, and children sat on stools, while the elders and grandees stood.

• The drummers were behind the sacred tree, and the elders were in the center.

How many drums were used by the drummers, and how were they played?

• Six drums, played by two men with their hands.

• Seven drums, arranged by size in a wooden basket, played by three men with sticks.

• Five drums, played by four men with their feet.

• Eight drums, arranged randomly, played by one man with a single stick.

What was the outcome of the third wrestling bout involving the younger boys?

• It was a long and drawn-out match that ended in a tie.

• One boy performed a quick, indescribable move, causing the older boy to be pinned on his back.

• The match was interrupted by the arrival of the real wrestlers.

• The crowd was unimpressed and remained silent throughout the bout.

What did the wrestlers do during the break between the preliminary matches and the main events?

• They immediately left the arena to prepare for the next round.

• They continued to dance and cheer with the crowd.

• They fanned themselves, drank water, ate kola nuts, and conversed, becoming ordinary human beings again.

• They engaged in light sparring to warm up for the real matches.

How old is Ezinma, and what is significant about her age?

• She is about six years old, which is the age when children usually die.

• She is about ten years old, and has survived past the age when children usually die.

• She is about ten years old, and is expected to die soon.

• She is about six years old, and is expected to stay.

What was Chielo's role in the community, both spiritually and in her everyday life?

• She was the village elder and a respected mother.

• She was the priestess of Agbala and a widow with two children.

• She was a market trader and a healer.

• She was a prophetess and a wealthy landowner.

How did the wrestling matches begin?

• The two teams immediately charged at each other.

• A young man from one team challenged an opponent by dancing across the center.

• The judges selected the first pair of wrestlers.

• The drummers signaled the start of the match with a special rhythm.

What was the outcome of the final wrestling match between Ikezue and Okafo?

• Ikezue successfully threw Okafo, winning the match.

• The match was declared a draw because neither wrestler could throw the other.

• Okafo outsmarted Ikezue's attempt to throw him and was then carried home by his supporters.

• The judges stopped the match due to its ferocity, and both wrestlers were disqualified.