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Things Fall Apart

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Okonkwo insult Osugo at a meeting by calling him a woman?

a)

Okonkwo is angry that Osugo contradicts him

b)

Okonkwo believes he is superior to Osugo

c)

Okonkwo believes only men who have titles are real men

d)

All of these statements are true

2.

Ikemenfuna is in Okonkwo's care for ​​ (a)_____   year(s).

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

What was the big celebration in this chapter about? What do the Ibo do? (Complete sentences)

4 lines
4.

'Things Fall Apart' is written by...

a)

Achebe Chinua

b)

Chinebe Achua

c)

Chinua Achebe

d)

Jane Harrison

5.

Where is 'Things Fall Apart' set?

a)

Melbourne, Australia

b)

Nigeria, South America

c)

Niger, Africa

d)

Nigeria, Africa

6.

Which of the following is NOT a big idea in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Manhood/Masculinity

b)

Folklore & Fables

c)

Fate vs Free Will

d)

Respect & Reputation

7.

Which of the following are the main symbols in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

Fire, Locusts, Trees

b)

Fire, Yams, the Cross

c)

Locusts, Masks, Yams

d)

Fire, Locusts, Yams

8.

Who is the novel's protagonist?

a)

Chinua

b)

Okonkwo

c)

Unoka

d)

Nwoye

9.

What are Okonkwo's biggest fears? Pick 2!

a)

Being a failure

b)

Losing his family

c)

Appearing weak or feminine

d)

Locusts

10.

Out of the following characters, who is NOT a member of Okonkwo's family?

a)

Ikemefuma

b)

Nwoye

c)

Unoka

d)

Ezinma

11.

Who is Okonkwo's favourite child?

a)

Nwoye

b)

Ezinma

c)

Ikemefuna

d)

Ekwefi

12.

Why did Achebe have a problem with how English literature portrayed Africa and Africans?

a)

They were portrayed as white and privileged

b)

They were portrayed as inherently evil

c)

They were portrayed as violent, ignorant, and privileged

d)

They were portrayed as happy to be colonised

13.

What is the primary theme of 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

A) The clash between traditional African culture and colonial influence

b)

B) The importance of family and kinship

c)

C) The journey of self-discovery

d)

D) The power of love and friendship

14.

Which character in 'Things Fall Apart' is known for his wrestling prowess?

a)

A) Nwoye

b)

B) Unoka

c)

C) Okonkwo

d)

D) Ikemefuna

15.

What role does the Oracle of the Hills and Caves play in the Igbo society depicted in 'Things Fall Apart'?

a)

A) It serves as a spiritual guide and decision-maker

b)

B) It is a place for social gatherings

c)

C) It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity

d)

D) It is a center for trade and commerce