Clan Reactions to Missionaries

Chapter 18 of 'Things Fall Apart' explores the growing influence of a young church in Imant, causing tension with the local clan. The church faces early crises but grows stronger, leading to conflicts over cultural practices and the admission of outcasts. The killing of a sacred python by a convert intensifies the conflict, but the clan ultimately decides to ostracize the Christians rather than engage in violence. The chapter highlights the cultural clash and the clan's reluctance to confront the growing Christian influence directly.

What was the clan's initial reaction to the presence of missionaries?

• They welcomed them with open arms.

• They were indifferent and dismissive.

• They immediately saw them as a threat.

• They sought to learn from them.

How did the young church in Imant initially fare?

• It faced no challenges.

• It struggled and eventually dissolved.

• It grew stronger over time.

• It was immediately successful.

What did the clan believe about the missionaries' impact on their gods?

• The gods were powerless against the missionaries.

• The gods would punish the missionaries.

• The gods were indifferent to the missionaries.

• The gods would punish the clan for the missionaries' actions.

What was the clan's stance on harming the missionaries?

• They thought it would lead to their own exile.

• They were indifferent to the consequences.

• They believed it would bring them honor.

• They were eager to harm them.

What was Mr. Kiaga's response to the outcasts wanting to join the church?

• He refused them entry.

• He welcomed them and encouraged them to shave their hair.

• He was indifferent to their request.

• He asked them to prove their faith first.

What was the clan's reaction to the death of the sacred python?

• They held a meeting to discuss their response.

• They decided to ignore the incident.

• They immediately attacked the Christians.

• They celebrated the death.

How did the clan ultimately decide to deal with the growing Christian community?

• They sought to negotiate with them.

• They planned a violent attack.

• They chose to ignore and ostracize them.

• They decided to convert to Christianity.