WorksheetsThings Fall Apart Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following details describes Okonkwo as a “great” man?
He had 2 titles & 3 wives
He was a famous actor
He was quick to fight people who angered him
He had 8 farms & was a champion boxer
Okonkwo doesn't like his father because his father was:
lazy and weak
violent and angry
emotionally cold and distant
absent when he was young
Before people in Umuofia go to war, they get permission & guidance from:
an Oracle
Okonkwo
Unoka
Village elders
What makes Okonkwo anxious about his son, Nwoye?
His laziness
His intelligence
His anger
His strength
When he's young, Okonkwo visits Nwakibie, a wealthy man in his village, because he wants to:
borrow yam seeds to start a farm
borrow money
ask for a job
marry Nwakibie's daughter
One detail from chapter 3 that foreshadows bad events are coming in the story is:
Droughts and floods ruin Okonkwo's first yam crop
Nwakibie spreads rumors about Okonkwo to neighboring villages
Okonkwo's wife leaves him for another man in the village
Okonkwo disobeys the Oracle's warning.
What is the name of Okonkwo’s motherland?
Mbaino
Mbutu
Mbanta
Mantra
What holy animal does Okonkwo’s clan suspect the Christians have killed and eaten?
A locust
A python
A monkey
A tortoise
What is the name of the first missionary who comes to Umuofia?
Mr. Brown
Reverend Smith
Mr. Jones
Missionary Man
What do the inhabitants of Mbanta believe is responsible for the white man’s miraculous survival after having built his church in the Evil Forest?
His eyeglasses
His Bible
His borrowed machete
His attitude
For what reason is Okonkwo exiled?
He owes money.
He willfully kills a fellow clan member.
He steals yams.
He unintentionally kills a fellow clan member.
What does Okonkwo constantly wish Ezinma had been?
His firstborn child
A son
A better cook
A dancer
What is the primary theme explored in Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'?
A) The clash between traditional African culture and Western influence
B) The journey of self-discovery
C) The power of love and friendship
D) The importance of education
In 'Things Fall Apart', what role does the Oracle play in the Igbo society?
A) It serves as a spiritual guide and decision-maker
B) It is a place for social gatherings
C) It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity
D) It is a center for trade and commerce
Which character in 'Things Fall Apart' is known for their wisdom and is often consulted by others in the village?
A) Okonkwo
B) Nwoye
C) Ekwefi
D) Uchendu
