Exploring Chapters 4-6 of Things Fall Apart

What significant event occurs during the Week of Peace in Chapter 4?

• A festival is held to celebrate the harvest.

• A new leader is chosen for the village.

• A peace treaty is signed with a neighboring tribe.

• Ikemefuna is killed.

How does Okonkwo's relationship with Ikemefuna develop in these chapters?

• Okonkwo develops a paternal bond with Ikemefuna, treating him like a son.

• Okonkwo ignores Ikemefuna and focuses solely on his own children.

• Ikemefuna is sent away to live with another family by Okonkwo.

• Okonkwo sees Ikemefuna as a rival and treats him with hostility.

What is the consequence of Okonkwo's actions during the Week of Peace?

• Okonkwo is appointed as a leader for the next festival.

• Okonkwo is celebrated for his bravery during the Week of Peace.

• Okonkwo is exiled for violating the Week of Peace.

• Okonkwo receives a reward for his contributions to the community.

Describe the role of women as depicted in Chapters 4-6.

• Women are depicted as leaders in political movements.

• Women are characterized as passive and uninterested in family roles.

• Women are shown as primarily focused on their careers and ambitions.

• Women are portrayed as caregivers and supporters, reflecting traditional roles while demonstrating strength and resilience despite societal constraints.

What advice does Obierika give to Okonkwo regarding his treatment of Ikemefuna?

• Obierika advises Okonkwo to not get too attached to Ikemefuna.

• Obierika suggests that Okonkwo should train Ikemefuna for war.

• Obierika tells Okonkwo to ignore Ikemefuna's feelings completely.

• Obierika encourages Okonkwo to adopt Ikemefuna as his son.

How does the community react to the violation of the Week of Peace?

• The community celebrates the violation as a sign of freedom.

• The community remains indifferent and does not react.

• The community organizes a festival to commemorate the event.

• The community reacts with anger and disappointment.

What does Okonkwo's fear of being perceived as weak reveal about his character?

• It highlights his desire for emotional connections.

• It indicates his indifference to societal norms.

• It shows his confidence in his abilities.

• It reveals his insecurity and the societal pressures to conform to traditional masculinity.

How does the author use foreshadowing in these chapters?

• The author avoids foreshadowing to create suspense.

• The author uses foreshadowing only in the final chapters.

• The author uses foreshadowing to hint at future events through subtle clues in dialogue and descriptions.

• The author uses foreshadowing to provide a detailed backstory.

What cultural practices are highlighted in Chapters 4-6?

• Traditional rituals, community gatherings, and storytelling.

• Environmental conservation, scientific advancements, and health practices.

• Globalization effects, economic strategies, and political debates.

• Modern technology use, individual achievements, and urban development.

How does the friendship between Okonkwo and Obierika illustrate the theme of masculinity?

• It demonstrates that emotional vulnerability is a sign of weakness in men.

• The friendship shows that masculinity is solely about physical strength.

• The friendship illustrates that true masculinity includes strength, loyalty, and emotional support.

• The bond highlights that men should avoid forming close relationships to maintain masculinity.