Auna and Nooer's Journey

Chapter 7 of 'Things Fall Apart' explores Auna's coming of age and the cultural dynamics within his family. The chapter highlights the importance of masculinity and the societal expectations placed on men. It also delves into the cultural stories that shape the community's understanding of the world. The arrival of locusts serves as a significant event, symbolizing destruction and foreshadowing future events. The chapter provides insight into the cultural beliefs and practices of the time, emphasizing the lack of scientific understanding and reliance on folklore.

What significant event happens to Auna in Chapter 7?

• He becomes a warrior.

• He turns 18.

• He gets married.

• He leaves the village.

How does Auna influence Nooer?

• By telling him stories.

• By encouraging him to play.

• By making him feel grown up.

• By teaching him to cook.

Why does Nooer pretend to grumble about women's tasks?

• To impress his friends.

• To make his mother happy.

• To show his father he is becoming masculine.

• To avoid doing the tasks.

What does A conquo want Noo to become?

• A famous storyteller.

• A prosperous man who can rule his household.

• A skilled farmer.

• A respected elder.

What type of stories does Noo prefer?

• Stories of violence and bloodshed.

• Stories of the tortoise and the bird.

• Stories of war and conquest.

• Stories of the ancestors.

How do the Ebo explain natural phenomena?

• Through scientific research.

• Through folk tales.

• Through religious texts.

• Through historical records.

What internal conflict does Noo face?

• Deciding whether to marry.

• Choosing a career path.

• Deciding whether to leave the village.

• Choosing between his father's and mother's stories.

What is the symbolic meaning of the locusts?

• They symbolize peace.

• They symbolize destruction.

• They symbolize prosperity.

• They symbolize growth.

How does the community react to the locusts?

• With fear and panic.

• With anger and frustration.

• With joy and excitement.

• With indifference.