Things Fall Apart - Chapters 1 & 2

How had Okonkwo made himself the village hero at eighteen years old?

• He was a huge man with large, bushy eyebrows who intimidated everyone in Umuofia.

• He defeated his wicked father, Unoka, in physical combat.

• He was a hard worker and always paid his debts.

• He proved himself to be the best wrestler in Umuofia by defeating Amalinze the Cat.

Soon after the story begins, Okonkwo is shown to be in his late 30's. Which of these words does not describe him?

• leader

• compassionate

• large

• impatient

Okonkwo's father, Unoka, is different in which of the following ways?

• Unoka is honest, but Okonkwo is a liar.

• Unoka hates music, but Okonkwo loves listening to it.

• Unoka is lazy, but Okonkwo is hardworking.

• Unoka is wealthy, but Okonkwo is poor.

Which of the following best describes the kola nut ceremony?

• praying, sharing, and conversations

• partying, drinking, and dancing

• celebrating, eating, and worshipping

• reading, writing, and singing

What was the purpose of Okoye's visit?

• To celebrate Unoka's birthday

• To meet Okonkwo

• To collect the money Unoka owed him

• To eat Unoka's food and drink his kola

According to Unoka, why does he owe Okoye nothing?

• He says he must pay his big debts first.

• He says he has no money.

• He says he must pay his small debts first.

• He says he already paid him.

In his thinking, what is one example of Okonkwo's success?

• He possesses titles.

• He owns slaves.

• He hunts animals.

• His sons are successful.

In his thinking, why is Okonkwo better than his father?

• He does not listen to stupid music like his worthless father played.

• He has a good home and a barn full of yams. His father was poor.

• His father was an alcoholic and abused his wife; Okonkwo does not drink and loves his wives.

• His father worked at night, but Okonkwo works during the day like all real men should.

Which of these is a superstition of the people in Umuofia?

• Whistling at night attracts evil spirits.

• Eating food after sunset makes people lazy.

• Children with blue eyes are possessed by the devil.

• Dancing without music makes your hair fall out.

What does "When the moon is shining, the cripple becomes hungry for a walk" mean?

• Handicapped people can magically walk when there is a full moon.

• You do not need legs in order to run.

• The moon chases away evil spirits so even slow people can walk around safely at night.

• People who eat when the moon is out are always hungry for more food than what they have.