WorksheetsExploring 'Things Fall Apart' Chapters 1-2
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who is the protagonist of 'Things Fall Apart'?
Ekwefi
Okonkwo
Nwoye
Obierika
Describe Okonkwo's character traits as introduced in chapter 1.
Okonkwo is timid, indecisive, and compassionate.
Okonkwo is gentle, nurturing, and forgiving.
Okonkwo is strong, ambitious, proud, fearful of weakness, and harsh.
Okonkwo is lazy, unambitious, and fearful of success.
What is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
The title symbolizes the collapse of traditional values and societal structures.
The title refers to a personal journey of self-discovery.
The title suggests a celebration of cultural heritage and traditions.
The title highlights the beauty of nature and its resilience.
How does Okonkwo's relationship with his father influence him?
Okonkwo's father inspires him to embrace vulnerability and compassion.
Okonkwo's father encourages him to pursue a life of leisure and comfort.
Okonkwo's relationship with his father influences him to reject weakness and strive for strength and success.
Okonkwo's father teaches him to value tradition over personal ambition.
Summarise the events that lead to Okonkwo's rise in the clan.
He became a leader by avoiding conflict and staying neutral.
Okonkwo inherited his position from his father without effort.
His rise was due to luck and chance encounters with powerful clans.
Okonkwo rose in the clan through hard work, success in farming, wrestling and war
What role does gender play in the society depicted in the novel?
Gender has no impact on social roles or power dynamics.
Gender plays a crucial role in defining social roles and power dynamics, often leading to inequality and restricted opportunities for women.
Women hold the majority of leadership positions in society.
Gender roles are completely equal and do not affect opportunities.
Explain the importance of wrestling in Igbo culture as shown in chapter 2.
Wrestling is primarily a form of entertainment with no cultural significance.
Wrestling is important in Igbo culture as it fosters community bonding and showcases physical power
Wrestling is a solitary sport that does not involve community participation.
Wrestling is only practiced during festivals and has no impact on community relationships.
What does the character of Ikemefuna represent in the story?
Ikemefuna symbolizes the heroism of war.
Ikemefuna represents the tragic consequences of cultural disruption and the loss of innocence.
Ikemefuna represents the joy of family unity.
Ikemefuna embodies the strength of individualism.
How does Achebe use proverbs to convey cultural values?
Achebe avoids using proverbs, focusing instead on modern language to express cultural values.
Achebe uses proverbs to criticize Igbo cultural values, highlighting their flaws.
Achebe uses proverbs solely for entertainment, with no connection to cultural values.
Achebe uses proverbs to encapsulate and transmit Igbo cultural values, reflecting community beliefs and guiding behavior.
Identify a conflict introduced in the first two chapters.
The protagonist's quest for a lost treasure.
The protagonist's financial struggles with a rival business.
The protagonist's friendship with a childhood companion.
The protagonist's struggle between family loyalty and personal independence.
How does Okonkwo's fear of failure shape his actions?
Okonkwo's actions are shaped by a desire to avoid conflict and promote harmony.
Okonkwo's fear of failure shapes his actions by making him overly aggressive and harsh.
Okonkwo's fear of failure makes him more compassionate and understanding towards others.
His fear leads him to embrace vulnerability and seek help from his community.
What vocabulary word describes Okonkwo's demeanor towards weakness?
tolerance
indifference
contempt
admiration
How does Achebe establish the tone in the opening chapters?
Achebe establishes a reflective and nostalgic tone through vivid imagery and cultural references.
Achebe conveys a pessimistic tone with bleak descriptions.
Achebe uses a humorous tone with light-hearted anecdotes.
Achebe establishes a chaotic tone through disjointed narratives.
What does Okonkwo's home life reveal about his character?
Okonkwo's home life shows his nurturing side and compassion.
Okonkwo's home life indicates his desire for artistic expression.
Okonkwo's home life reveals his commitment to community service.
Okonkwo's home life reflects his rigid masculinity and fear of weakness.
Who is Okonkwo's father?
Unoka
Okoye
Amalinze
Umuofia
What characteristics were true of Okonkwo's father?
He was a good musician
He was always in debt
He was well respected in the community
He loved to eat and drink
Which country is Nigeria?
The novel focuses on which ethnic group?
(a)
What is traditionally divided and eaten by the men in the village before talk of business can begin?
Foo foo
Yam
Kola Nut
Kit Kat
From which famous poet does the title of the novel come from?
Yeats
Yeezy
Keats
Yeet
"Okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond."
Why?
His wrestling ability
His wealth
His beautiful wives
His dance moves
Okonkwo is described as being "slippery as a fish."
This technique is NOT
a metaphor
a simile
hyperbole
animal imagery
How did Unoka react when Okoye asked him to pay his debts?
He burst out laughing
He pleaded for mercy
He promised to pay by the end of the week
He threatened him with violence
The elders said "If a man washed his hands ..."
he could harvest many yams
he could catch the slippery fish
he could eat with kings
he could wrestle well
What does Okonkwo drink from on special occasions?
A human skull
A coconut
A stone goblet
A hollow yam
Why is Ikemefuna living with Okonkwo's family?
He has been given as payment for murder
He is his nephew
He is training to plant yams
He is his son
