This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > African Literature > Things Fall Apart > Things Fall Apart – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Things Fall Apart Quiz 36 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Done unintentionally or without thinking A) Devoid. B) Inadvertent. C) Subdue. D) Approbation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inadvertent. 2. What word means acting bossy or like a ruler? A) Ultimatum. B) Discern. C) Anxiety. D) Imperious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Imperious. 3. What do we learn about Okonkwo through his interactions with Ezinma in this chapter? A) That he has resigned himself to losing all of the children most important to him. B) That he does have a caring, nurturing side; he just keeps it hidden most of the time. C) That he does not trust Ekwefi to care for Ezinma; she has lost many children. D) That he does not subscribe to tribal religious beliefs about ogbanje and iyi-uwa. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That he does have a caring, nurturing side; he just keeps it hidden most of the time. 4. Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough A) Excessive. B) Insufficient. C) Adequate. D) Superfluous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Superfluous. 5. They were inseparable since childhood, always by each other's side. What does the word 'inseparable' mean? A) To go with someone or something. B) Family or people who are related. C) Not able to be separated or apart. D) Difficult or hard to do. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not able to be separated or apart. 6. To make a show or pretense of something A) Expelled. B) Copiously. C) Feign. D) Kindle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Feign. 7. The flowers began to perish after not being watered for several days. What does the word 'perish' mean? A) The way you do something or reach a goal. B) To make up for a mistake. C) To die or cease to exist. D) Strongly touching or deeply moving. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To die or cease to exist. 8. What is the name of Okonkwo's motherland? A) The cutest. B) Mbutu. C) Detection. D) Mantra. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Detection. 9. Which word means having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy? A) Amiss. B) Imperious. C) Bellowed. D) Wily. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Imperious. 10. How does the clash between tradition and change lead to the ultimate downfall of Okonkwo and the Igbo society? A) The peaceful coexistence between tradition and change. B) Okonkwo's embrace of change and rejection of tradition. C) The lack of impact of tradition and change on Okonkwo and the Igbo society. D) Okonkwo's rigid adherence to tradition and resistance to change, and the introduction of change by the British colonialists. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Okonkwo's rigid adherence to tradition and resistance to change, and the introduction of change by the British colonialists. 11. What is Okonkwo's greatest fear? A) He fears himself and any resemblance to his father. B) His fears a poor crop and harvest resulting in hunger. C) He fears his wives will be unfaithful to him. D) He fears his children will be unsuccessful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He fears himself and any resemblance to his father. 12. Okonkwo was well known throughout the ..... villages A) 5. B) 6. C) 8. D) 9. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 9. 13. There was an uncanny silence in the room as everyone held their breath. What does the word 'uncanny' mean? A) Having a lot of success and money. B) Strange or spooky in a surprising way. C) To see and understand clearly. D) Acting bossy or like a ruler. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strange or spooky in a surprising way. 14. What is the iron horse the missionaries bring? A) A horse with armor. B) A bicycle. C) A car. D) A motorcycle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A bicycle. 15. Which of the following words refers to having wealth? A) Improvident. B) Prosperity. C) Domination. D) Emissary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prosperity. 16. While my car is in the shop, I think I'll borrow Dad's Corvette for getting around during the ..... A) Prowess. B) Ultimatum. C) Abomination. D) Interim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interim. 17. -figured out A) Capricious. B) Discerned. C) Emissary. D) Imperious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discerned. 18. Which is another word for spectators? A) Audience. B) Acquaintances. C) Colleagues. D) Strangers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Audience. 19. How many people has Okonkwo killed in battle? A) None. B) 1. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 20. What is the role of the Oracle in the plot of the story? A) To act as a comic relief and provide humor in the story. B) To serve as a villain and create obstacles for the main characters. C) To remain a mysterious and unimportant character throughout the plot. D) To provide guidance and insight to the main characters. 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