Things Fall Apart Review

What character is symbolic because they are used as a sacrifice?

• Ezinma

• Ikemefuna

• Ekwefi

• Nwoye

Chapter 11 tells part of the story from a different character's perspective. Which character gets the focus?

• Obierika

• Nwoye

• Ekwefi

• Ikemefuna

What does the District Commissioner think about in the last paragraph of the book?

• how guilty he feels that Okonkwo died

• how much trouble he'll be in with his boss

• how he's afraid that the people may revolt

• how he's going to mention Okonkwo in the book he will write

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Things Fall Apart?

• gender roles

• power

• storytelling

• coming of age

How does the author create a severe and imposing image of Okonkwo?

• By describing his gentle demeanor

• Through his tall and huge physical appearance

• By highlighting his success in farming

• Through his patient interactions with others

Tags

RL.8.4

RL.8.5

RL.8.6

T/F: Okonkwo returns only to mourn for the men of Umuofia, who have become "soft like women."

• True

• False

What effect does the author achieve by stating, "his heels hardly touched the ground, and he seemed to walk on springs"?

• Okonkwo was light-hearted and carefree.

• Okonkwo was constantly in a hurry.

• Okonkwo was a skilled dancer.

• Okonkwo was always ready for a fight.

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RL.8.4

RL.8.5

RL.8.6

What gave away that Okonkwo was one of the Egwugwu ?

• Springy walk.

• Big frame.

• His voice.

• His temper.

What does the statement "He had no patience with unsuccessful men" reveal about Okonkwo's character?

• He is empathetic and understanding.

• He values perseverance and hard work.

• He is supportive of those facing challenges.

• He is indifferent to the success of others.

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RL.8.4

RL.8.5

RL.8.6

Which character's death shows how the white man's law has become THE LAW of Umuofia?

• Oberika

• Enzeudu

• Aneto

• Ikemefuma