WorksheetsTFA Part 1 Comprehension
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of narration is used in the novel?
first person
second person
third person
Which statement about the egwugwu is NOT true?
Their leader is Evil Forest.
There are nine members so as to avoid a tied decision.
They symbolize the ancestors and the ancestors' values.
They are friendly and approachable.
What does a kola nut symbolize?
wealth
hospitality
masculinity
femininity
Which words best describe Unoka?
lazy and selfish
angry and bitter
intelligent and sensitive
masculine and brave
Which best describes the setting of the book?
modern day Nigeria
Umuofia 1890s
Africa 1960s
the Nine Villages 1920s
Why does Ikemefuna come to live with Okonkwo?
He is offered as a sacrifice for his father's actions.
He is Okonkwo's nephew and is learning to farm.
He has committed a crime and is being punished by working on Okonkwo's farm.
He is an orphan and Okonkwo has take him in.
Yams symbolize all of the following EXCEPT
wealth
femininity
masculinity
nature
Which best describes the perspective in the novel?
judgmental and dismissive
subjective and biased
objective and neutral
joyous and complimentary
Which statement is UNTRUE about the author's purpose?
The author wanted to expose the reader to different Ibo traditions and values.
The author wanted to illustrate a complex character.
The author wanted to present an accurate stereotype of Africans.
The author wanted to show the complexity of Ibo society and culture.
Which words do NOT describe Okonkwo?
emotional and relaxed
hard-working and driven
generous and prominent
strict and harsh
Who is Okonkwo's favorite child?
Nwoye
Ikemefuna
Ezinma
Obiageli
What does the word agbala mean?
woman
man
yam
personal god
What does the word chi mean?
woman
man
personal god
fate
Which statement about the Ibo people is true?
They worship one god.
They do not have any rules or a justice system.
They appreciate music, wrestling and their community.
They are ignorant towards nature and disrespect the elderly.
Which of the following is a structural device?
complex character
flashback
metaphor
simile
