Reactions and Decisions in Conflict

In Chapter 24 of 'Things Fall Apart', the penultimate chapter, Okonkwo and his fellow prisoners are released after a fine is paid. The village is tense, and Okonkwo is filled with a mix of bitterness and excitement. He prepares for war, reflecting on past conflicts and the current situation. During a village meeting, Okonkwo takes drastic action by killing a court messenger, hoping to incite the clan to fight back. However, the clan's inaction and fear reveal to Okonkwo that they will not go to war, leading to his realization that things have irreparably fallen apart.

What does the term 'penultimate' mean as used in the introduction of Chapter 24?

• Last

• Second to last

• Middle

• First

What was the reaction of the prisoners when the district commissioner spoke to them?

• They listened attentively

• They ignored him

• They asked questions

• They applauded

How did the villagers react to the returning prisoners?

• They celebrated

• They attacked them

• They ignored them

• They were fearful and avoided them

What was A Conor's state of mind after returning to his village?

• He was joyful

• He was vengeful

• He was indifferent

• He was content

What did the village crier announce at night?

• A festival

• A wedding

• A meeting

• A funeral

What was A Conor's plan if the clan decided against war?

• To accept their decision

• To leave the village

• To seek revenge on his own

• To negotiate with the colonists

Who was A Conor particularly wary of during the clan gathering?

• The district commissioner

• The village crier

• Igon Wan

• His friend Obier

What was the main message of the speech at the clan meeting?

• To leave the village

• To fight against the colonists

• To maintain peace at all costs

• To surrender to the colonists

How did A Conor react to the court messengers?

• He welcomed them

• He ignored them

• He attacked them

• He negotiated with them

What was the clan's reaction to A Conor's actions against the messengers?

• They joined him in the attack

• They were indifferent

• They supported him

• They were frightened and did not act