Things Fall Apart Test Review

Why had the men of Umuofia called a meeting?

• To discuss important community matters.

• To plan a festival celebration.

• To settle a personal dispute.

• To announce a new leader.

Who was Okonkwo’s favorite child, and what did he often say about the child?

• Ezinma, and he often wished she were a boy.

• Nwoye, and he often praised his strength.

• Ikemefuna, and he often called him his son.

• Obierika, and he often said he was wise.

Explain the significance of Ezinma’s iyi-uwa.

• A special stone that linked her to the spirit world.

• A traditional dance performed during festivals.

• A type of food offered to the gods.

• A ritual performed to ward off evil spirits.

What unheard of thing did Okonkwo do during the Week of Peace?

• He hosted a feast for the villagers.

• He broke the Week of Peace by beating his wife.

• He offered sacrifices to the gods.

• He helped a neighbor with their farm.

What was about Nwoye’s actions that disturbed Okonkwo so much?

• Nwoye’s conversion to Christianity disturbed Okonkwo.

• Nwoye's decision to leave the village disturbed Okonkwo.

• Nwoye's friendship with a white man disturbed Okonkwo.

• Nwoye's refusal to participate in the wrestling match disturbed Okonkwo.

Describe Unoka.

• Unoka was a successful warrior and farmer.

• Unoka was Okonkwo's father, known for his lack of success and love for music.

• Unoka was a famous village chief and leader.

• Unoka was a skilled blacksmith and craftsman.

How did Ikemefuna react to living with Okonkwo’s family?

• Ikemefuna felt completely at home from the start.

• Ikemefuna initially felt homesick but eventually adapted to living with Okonkwo’s family.

• Ikemefuna was unhappy and wanted to leave immediately.

• Ikemefuna ignored his feelings and focused on his new life.

What did the village decide to do with Ikemefuna?

• The village decided to adopt Ikemefuna as a member of the community.

• The village decided to sacrifice Ikemefuna as part of a ritual.

• The village decided to send Ikemefuna away to another village.

• The village decided to celebrate Ikemefuna's arrival with a feast.

Who struck the last blow to Ikemefuna, and why?

• Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna to avoid appearing weak.

• Nwoye struck the last blow to Ikemefuna out of anger.

• Obierika struck the last blow to Ikemefuna to prove his strength.

• Ikemefuna struck the last blow to himself in despair.

What did Okonkwo tell himself about his part in Ikemefuna’s death?

• He believed he was directly responsible for Ikemefuna’s death.

• He told himself he was not responsible for Ikemefuna’s death.

• He thought he could have saved Ikemefuna if he tried harder.

• He felt guilty but accepted it as fate.