This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > African Literature > Things Fall Apart > Things Fall Apart – Quiz 85 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Things Fall Apart Quiz 85 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The passage where the villagers ask the Commissioner and his men to cut down the body of Okonkwo (page 178) mainly shows that: A) The villagers have abandoned their customs due to the arrival of the missionaries. B) The villagers are still honoring some customs, even though they were not willing to go to war with the missionaries. C) The District Commissioner is helpful and considerate. D) The District Commissioner feels guilty about Okonkwo's death. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The villagers are still honoring some customs, even though they were not willing to go to war with the missionaries. 2. The ..... design on those teacups is beautiful! A) Imperious. B) Intricate. C) Tentative. D) Potent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intricate. 3. The garden was filled with an abundant variety of plants and flowers. What does the word 'abundant' mean? A) Something that seems true or real. B) To hold and use a tool or weapon. C) Having a lot of something readily available. D) Able to float or float easily. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Having a lot of something readily available. 4. When did Nigeria gained independence after 70 years of colonial rule? A) 1960. B) 2010. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1960. 5. How does Okonkwo feel about his transgression? A) He doesn't care. B) He feels sorry but pretends he doesn't. C) He openly apologizes and begs his wife's forgiveness. D) He is proud of it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He feels sorry but pretends he doesn't. 6. The scent of flowers began to ..... throughout the room. A) Refuge. B) Banish. C) Diffuse. D) Exile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diffuse. 7. Where is 'Things Fall Apart' set? A) Melbourne, Australia. B) Nigeria, South America. C) Niger, Africa. D) Nigeria, Africa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nigeria, Africa. 8. What is sacred about the ancient silk-cotton tree? A) Spirits of unborn children live there. B) The bark can be used as medicine. C) The old people prophesize when standing under the tree. D) The spirit of Agbala lives in its branches. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spirits of unborn children live there. 9. The ceremony of ordination was filled with joy and celebration. What does the word 'ordination' mean? A) Very skilled or clever with hands. B) To come in and help stop something. C) Not able to be separated or apart. D) Being officially given authority to perform religious ceremonies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Being officially given authority to perform religious ceremonies. 10. She couldn't decide, and her mind continued to ..... between two options. A) Breadth. B) Zeal. C) Prescribe. D) Waver. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Waver. 11. Oldest son of Okonwo A) Obierika. B) Ezinma. C) Name. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Name. 12. Ikemenfuna and Nwoye developed a close ..... A) Bond. B) Kinship. C) Loyalty. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bond. 13. Which of these statements reveal trust? A) Okonkwo sent money to Oberika to build his huts. B) Okonkwo held a feast for his kinsmen. C) Okonkwo had two children while in exile. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Okonkwo sent money to Oberika to build his huts. 14. She unleashed her wrath upon him for his betrayal. What does the word 'wrath' mean? A) Not on purpose. B) Feeling confused and not thinking clearly. C) Something that people have done for a long time. D) Extreme anger or fury. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Extreme anger or fury. 15. Why was there a meeting called? A) A woman was murdered. B) Someone stole hundreds of cowries. C) War was waged with Mbaino. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A woman was murdered. 16. Charlemagne would spread ..... A) Butter. B) Crops. C) Diseases. D) Christianity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Christianity. 17. What word means to get something from something else? A) Avenge. B) Derive. C) Descend. D) Sacrilege. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Derive. 18. What is the meaning of the term 'ofo' in the context of the novel? A) A sacred object representing justice and authority. B) A traditional dance. C) A type of food in the Ibo community. D) A type of animal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sacred object representing justice and authority. 19. What is the definition of 'wily'? A) Feeling happy and laughing a lot. B) Clever and tricky in a sneaky way. C) Approval or praise for something done well. D) Looking tired, thin, and exhausted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clever and tricky in a sneaky way. 20. True or false:Okonkwo was one of the people dressed up as an egwugwu. A) True. B) False. 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