Things Fall Apart Chapter 3

What was the name of the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves, and for what reasons did people consult it?

• Agbala; to find out why they had miserable harvests, when misfortune dogged their steps, or to discover the future.

• Chika; to seek knowledge from the gods and to consult the spirits of their departed fathers.

• Ifejioku; to sacrifice a cock before planting crops.

• Ani; to offer sacrifices for good harvests.

How did worshippers and those seeking knowledge from the god enter the shrine of Agbala?

• They walked through a large, ornate doorway.

• They crawled on their belly through a round hole at the side of a hill.

• They were carried in by the priestess.

• They entered through a secret passage known only to the priestess.

What was the name of the priestess of Agbala during Unoka's time, and what was her primary role?

• Ani; to receive sacrifices for the land.

• Ifejioku; to bless the yam harvests.

• Chika; to proclaim the will of the god.

• Okonkwo; to advise on farming practices.

What was Unoka's ultimate fate, and what was the reason given for it?

• He died peacefully in his home and was given a grand burial.

• He died of swelling, an abomination to the earth goddess, and was left in the Evil Forest.

• He became a wealthy man with many barns and wives.

• He was exiled from the village for offending the gods.

What does the proverb "Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. If one says no to the other, let his wing break" convey?

• The importance of respecting social hierarchy.

• The necessity of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.

• A warning against challenging those in power.

• The natural order of predator and prey.

What specific item of attire indicated Anasi's distinguished position as Nwakibie's first wife?

• Her tall and strongly built physique.

• The authority in her bearing.

• The anklet of her husband's titles.

• Her middle-aged appearance.

How did Obiakoe respond when the Oracle informed him that his deceased father required a goat sacrifice?

• He questioned if his father had ever owned a fowl during his lifetime.

• He immediately prepared a goat for sacrifice.

• He expressed disbelief in the Oracle's message.

• He requested a different type of sacrifice.

What did Ogbuefi Idigo imply about Igbuelo by stating he had a "job in hand" when suggesting he drink the palm wine dregs?

• Igbuelo was responsible for a new farming project.

• Igbuelo had recently entered into marriage.

• Igbuelo was expected to perform a difficult task.

• Igbuelo was known for his strong work ethic.