| Where does the title, Things Fall Apart, come from?a. a poem by the same name b. the Bible c. a song titled “Falling, Falling” d. a poem titled “The Second Coming” | a poem titled “The Second Coming” |
| During which time period is Things Fall Apart set?a. 1700s b. 1830s c. 1890s d. 1630s | 1890s |
| Most of the action of Things Fall Apart takes place in-a. Kenya b. Mbaino c. Umuofia d. Nigeria | Umuofia |
| The Ibo “king crop”:a. yams b. cassava c. beans d. kola nut | yams |
| The words debtor, failure, loves music all describe this man-a. Ikemefuna b. Unoka c. Okonkwo d. Agbala | Unoka |
| What does Okonkwo fear most?a. the gods and goddesses who could punish him if he does wrong b. not being able to rule his village c. confronting his enemies without being allowed to be violent d. becoming a lazy, weak man like his father | becoming a lazy, weak man like his father |
| What caused Okonkwo to become famous even beyond the nine villages of Umuofia?a. by becoming rich on his own b. by throwing “the Cat” in wrestling c. by inheriting power from his parents d. by killing a lion with his bare hands | by throwing “the Cat” in wrestling |
| The following is true of Ikemefuna:a. he was treated like a son b. he killed a man c. he was murdered by accident d. none of the above/below | he was treated like a son |
| When characters put on egwugwu masks, they represent-a. wild animals b. gods and godesses c. ancestral spirits d. oracles | ancestral spirits |
| How are twins, who are born into Ibo society, treated?a. They are made into royalty. b. They are sought after for wisdom. c. They are put in the Evil Forest. d. They are imprisoned for life. | They are put in the Evil Forest |
| Okonkwo’s wives in order from oldest to youngest:a. Nwoye’s mom, Ekwefi, Ojiugo b. Ojiugo, Ekwefi, Nwoye’s mom c. Nwoye’s mom, Ojiugo, Ekwefi d. Ekwefi, Ojiugo, Nwoye’s mom | Nwoye’s mom, Ekwefi, Ojiugo |
| Who is clearly Okonkwo’s favorite child?a. Ekwefi b. Ezinma c. Nwoye d. Ikemefuna | Ezinma |
| The above child is cured from what curse? a. being a sacrafice b. being an ogene c. being a uri d. being an ogbanje | being an ogbanje |
| Why must Okonkwo’s land be burned?a. He is exiled, and the people are going to sell his land. b. He committed a crime, and the land must be cleansed for the Earth goddess. c. He had stolen property on the land. d. The land was burned accidently. | He committed a crime, and the land must be cleansed for the Earth goddess. |
| When exiled, who helps Okonkwo and his family in Mbanta?a. Unoka b. Uchendu c. Obierika d. Okoli | Uchendu |
| How are Okonkwo and his family helped by the above?a. He gives them money. b. He gives them a place to live. c. He shows them a way of escape. d. all of the above/below | He gives them a place to live. |
| What is the real reason the village of Abame is destroyed?a. to make an example to other African villages b. because its people harmed one who did not speak c. because its people killed a woman of another village for no reason d. because its people could not win a war against the white man | because its people harmed one who did not speak |
| What was one humorous thing Achebe adds about the British coming to Africa?a. The white men ate their food differently. b. The Africans thought it was all a joke. c. The language barrier caused jokes to be created. d. The Africans speak in code to make jokes about the white men. | The language barrier caused jokes to be created. |
| How does Obierika help Okonkwo?a. by giving him money b. by helping him with his compound c. all of the above/below d. by cleansing his land | all of the above/below |
| The Ibo believed that the white men wore glasses to-a. see evil spirits b. scare the Ibo people c. increase their strength d. cover their eyes from evil | see evil spirits |
| Which of the following is a reason Ibo joined the church?a. to find out more about the British as an inside spy b. because they agreed with all of the white man’s religious beliefs c. to simply learn about a new culture d. because they wanted to leave the Ibo way of life | because they wanted to leave the Ibo way of life |
| Nwoye leaves his father, never to return-a. after his father beats his mother b. when his father doesn’t agree with the church c. when he turns eighteen d. after his father threatens to kill him | after his father threatens to kill him |
| The osu received this type of treatment in the church:a. Other Ibo would not associate with them. b. They had to pray special prayers. c. They had to commit senseless acts of violence. d. Other Ibo accepted them as they were. | Other Ibo would not associate with them. |
| What over-zealous Ibo convert commits a crime leading to the burning of the church?a. Okoli b. Unoka c. Enoch d. Agbala | Enoch |
| The worst crime an Ibo can commit is-a. unmasking an egwugwu b. eating a sacred python c. killing another clansman d. speaking against Ibo leaders | unmasking an egwugwu |
| The missionary who is uncompromising and thought to be a racist:a. Mr. Brown b. Mr. Kiaga c. Reverand Smith d. Reverand Davis | Reverand Smith |
| In addition to the church, the British also bring-a. a trading store b. a bank c. a homeowner’s association d. a new traveling system | a trading store |
| When the District Commissioner arrests the six Ibo leaders, the other clansmen-a. stop their daily activities b. all of the above/below c. don’t know exactly what happened d. must pay a fine | all of the above/below |
| Okonkwo finally knows the Ibo will not go to war when-a. they lay their weapons on the ground b. the District Commissioner arrests the Ibo leaders c. the Ibo respond only in confusion to Okonkwo killing a messenger after they hear from Egonwanne d. they start allowing the British to bring schools and hospitals to the villages | the Ibo respond only in confusion to Okonkwo killing a messenger after they hear from Egonwanne |
| Why can’t Okonkwo’s clansmen bury his body?a. They are too sad to perform the rituals. b. They did not know he had died until later. c. They believe he will come back to life. d. They know his body is considered evil. | They know his body is considered evil. |
| What was the much anticipated “delicacy” for the Ibo?a. frog legs b. mosquitos c. flies d. locusts | locusts |
| Why is Okonkwo so nervous about Ezeudu’s death?a. because Okonkwo predicted Ezeudu’s death b. because Ezeudu was Okonkwo’s best friend c. because Okonkwo disobeyed Ezeudu’s last words d. because Okonkwo was supposed to go visit Ezeudu | because Okonkwo disobeyed Ezeudu’s last words |
| What is the Ibo term equivalent to a bridal shower?a. uri b. obi c. chi d. ilo | uri |
| Who is the priestess that takes Ezinma during the night?a. Ochieke b. Nkechi c. Maya d. Chielo | Chielo |
| Why did Okonkwo participate in Ikemefuna’s death?a. he did not want to appear weak b. the gods told him to c. he needed to kill someone d. he wanted to be rid of him | he did not want to appear weak |
| What were the babies who went through a cycle of birth and death tormenting their mothers called?a. ogene b. zombies c. evil spirits d. ogbanje | ogbanje |
| What is considered Umuofia’s potent medicine?a. penicillin b. an old woman with one leg c. Agbala d. tylenol | an old woman with one leg |
| What did the men of Mbaino do that warranted the sacrifice of a young male and female?a. they stole cowries from Umuofia b. they burned an obi to the ground c. they killed a daughter of Umuofia d. they killed the sacred python | they killed a daughter of Umuofia |
| What kind of crime does Okonkwo commit which leads to his 7 year exile?a. big boy crime b. male crime c. purposeful crime d. female crime | female crime |
| In the novel, the kola nut is used asa. a special food for parties b. a way to worship ancestors c. a form of sacrifice to the gods d. a ritual to welcome visitors | a ritual to welcome visitors |
Things Fall Apart Test Review
February 12, 2020