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Things Fall Apart Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'improvident' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Careless

b)

Generous

c)

Wise

d)

Cautious

2.

In 'Things Fall Apart', the word 'incipient' most nearly means:

a)

Beginning

b)

Ending

c)

Complex

d)

Simple

3.

Which word best describes Okonkwo's character in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Timid

b)

Aggressive

c)

Lazy

d)

Indifferent

4.

What does the word 'esoteric' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Common

b)

Secretive

c)

Obvious

d)

Unimportant

5.

In 'Things Fall Apart', the term 'harbinger' refers to:

a)

A leader

b)

A follower

c)

A sign

d)

A mistake

6.

What is the meaning of 'capricious' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Predictable

b)

Unpredictable

c)

Stable

d)

Reliable

7.

The word 'malevolent' in 'Things Fall Apart' is best defined as:

a)

Kind

b)

Evil

c)

Neutral

d)

Friendly

8.

In 'Things Fall Apart', what does 'pandemonium' refer to?

a)

Chaos

b)

Order

c)

Silence

d)

Peace

9.

What does the word 'voluble' mean in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Silent

b)

Talkative

c)

Shy

d)

Reserved

10.

In 'Things Fall Apart', the word 'derisive' most nearly means:

a)

Respectful

b)

Mocking

c)

Supportive

d)

Encouraging

11.

What is the meaning of 'callow' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Mature

b)

Inexperienced

c)

Wise

d)

Experienced

12.

In 'Things Fall Apart', the term 'specious' refers to something that is:

a)

Genuine

b)

Misleading

c)

Clear

d)

Honest

13.

What does the word 'effeminate' mean in the context of 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Masculine

b)

Feminine

c)

Strong

d)

Weak

14.

In 'Things Fall Apart', the word 'ostentatious' most nearly means:

a)

Modest

b)

Showy

c)

Simple

d)

Plain

15.

What is the meaning of 'resilient' as used in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Fragile

b)

Strong

c)

Weak

d)

Brittle