This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > African Literature > Things Fall Apart > Things Fall Apart – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Things Fall Apart Quiz 25 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. She refused to acknowledge the presence of her ex-boyfriend. What does the word 'acknowledge' mean? A) The very best or highest possible. B) To have fun and celebrate joyfully. C) To recognize or admit the existence of something. D) To bring under control or conquer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To recognize or admit the existence of something. 2. Because fate is ..... , you never know what it will bring into your life. A) Capricious. B) Poignant. C) Kindred. D) Intricate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Capricious. 3. She sat down at the piano to compose a beautiful symphony. What does the word 'compose' mean? A) Empty and abandoned. B) Someone who lives forever and never dies. C) To create or make something, like music. D) Disagreement or lack of harmony or agreement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To create or make something, like music. 4. What was Nwoye's reason for converting to Christianity? A) He was disillusioned with the Igbo traditions and beliefs. B) He wanted to rebel against his father. C) He was forced to convert by the missionaries. D) He was promised wealth and power by the missionaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was disillusioned with the Igbo traditions and beliefs. 5. She ..... ed her sword menacingly at her opponent. A) Calamity. B) Infirm. C) Inadvertent. D) Brandish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brandish. 6. What is the supreme god in Igbo religion? A) God. B) Obi. C) Hardware. D) Chi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) God. 7. The Igbo people were A) Monotheistic. B) Polytheistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Polytheistic. 8. As she runs behind Chielo in the night, Ekwefi is torn by her A) Love and fear of her husband. B) Fear of evil spirits and her need to save her daughter. C) Responsibility to the clan and her fear of failure. D) Anger at herself and for allowing the ogbanje to be born New Question New Question. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fear of evil spirits and her need to save her daughter. 9. The accident resulted in grievous injuries. What does the word 'grievous' mean? A) Not on purpose. B) Very sad or serious. C) To live or stay in a place. D) A loud and chaotic noise or confusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Very sad or serious. 10. Someone killed a sacred ..... A) Chicken. B) Mouse. C) Python. D) Buffalo. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Python. 11. The new software update will enable users to access additional features. What does the word 'enable' mean? A) To make something possible or allow. B) Being forced to leave one's home. C) A safe place where you can hide. D) To create or bring into existence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make something possible or allow. 12. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere in part 2 of the novel? A) Creates a sense of tension and conflict. B) Creates a sense of peace and harmony. C) Has no impact on the mood and atmosphere. D) Leads to a feeling of joy and celebration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Creates a sense of tension and conflict. 13. How did the missionaries exploit the villagers' superstitions? A) By encouraging the villagers to question and challenge their own superstitions. B) By respecting and embracing the villagers' superstitions and beliefs. C) By using fear and promises of salvation to manipulate and control the villagers. D) By providing education and healthcare to improve the villagers' lives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By using fear and promises of salvation to manipulate and control the villagers. 14. The hiker began to ..... the steep mountain trail. A) Descend. B) Vengeance. C) Utter. D) Sacrilege. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Descend. 15. What descended upon Umuofia that excited the people of Umuofia? A) Harvest. B) Locusts. C) Rain. D) Yams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Locusts. 16. Amalinze was defeated in battle by Okonkwo. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Who is Okonkwo's favourite child? A) Name. B) Crush. C) Ekwefi. D) Cack. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Crush. 18. She pursued her passion for writing with unwavering zeal. What does the word 'zeal' mean? A) Strong enthusiasm or passion for something. B) To go back and forth in motion. C) To say bad things about God. D) To feel confused or puzzled. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong enthusiasm or passion for something. 19. What is the ultimate fate of Okonkwo in the novel? A) Death. B) Imprisonment. C) Success. D) Exile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Death. 20. Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed ..... A) FEIGN. B) POIGNANT. C) INCIPIENT. D) ARDUOUS. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) INCIPIENT. 21. What did Okonkwo do whenever he thought of his father's weakness and failures? A) He had thought of just his own strength. B) He thought of his own strength and success. C) He did not think of his own strength and success. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He thought of his own strength and success. 22. Why would women sit under the silk-cotton tree? A) They desired to have a child. B) They wanted their more cotton to create blankets. C) They needed to be alone. D) They wanted their crops to grow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They desired to have a child. 23. Comfort received by a person after a loss A) Criticism. B) Consolation. C) Valediction. D) Abomination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consolation. 24. Suppression:The government tried to suppress the protests. What does the word 'suppress' mean? A) Acting or changing unpredictably without reason. B) Feeling scared or worried about something. C) In-between or temporary. D) To prevent or stop something from happening. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To prevent or stop something from happening. 25. What is Ms. Tonioni's son's name? A) Fred. B) Luca. C) Brad. D) Cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Luca. 26. What is an iron horse? A) A train. B) A bicycle. C) A type of throne. D) A village leader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A bicycle. 27. How long did Ikemefuna live in Okonkwo's Household? A) 2 years. B) 6 months. C) 3 years. D) 5 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3 years. 28. A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. A) Calamity. B) Emissary. C) Effeminate. D) Capricious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Capricious. 29. The contrast between father and son supports the theme that- A) Children tend to be stronger and more successful than their parents. B) We are often labeled with the reputation that our parents had. C) Family relationships have a strong effect on our worldview. D) Children of failures are less likely to work hard or save money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Family relationships have a strong effect on our worldview. 30. Because of the drought some lazy farmers ..... A) Were lucky they didn't plant early. B) Lost a lot of their crop. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Were lucky they didn't plant early. 31. Causing a sharp sense of sadness, pity, or regret A) Miscalculation. B) Deftly. C) Provoked. D) Poignant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poignant. 32. The heavy rain caused a ..... of water to rush down the street. A) Dispute. B) Inflexible. C) Torrent. D) Malicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Torrent. 33. An in-between time A) Audacity. B) Interim. C) Abomination. D) Rebuke. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interim. 34. Winning the championship was their ultimate goal. What does the word 'ultimate' mean? A) In this way. B) To bring under control or conquer. C) The very best or highest possible. D) To go with someone or something. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The very best or highest possible. 35. What is the definition of 'prosperity'? A) Acting or changing unpredictably without reason. B) A basic rule or truth about something. C) Doing well and being successful in life. D) Having or showing a desire to cause harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Doing well and being successful in life. 36. What is the definition of 'parched'? A) To make fun of or mock someone. B) To explain or understand the meaning of. C) Very thirsty and in need of water. D) A person who spreads the Christian message. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Very thirsty and in need of water. 37. The Week of Peace was held one week after yams were reaped. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. Okonkwo's favorite child A) Ikeshuma. B) Enzinma. C) Promise. D) Name. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enzinma. 39. Why does Nwakibie agree to give Okonkwo yams to plant? A) Okonkwo defeated Amalinze the Cat. B) Okonkwo offers his oldest son as collateral. C) He sees Okonkwo as hard working. D) It's part of the marriage agreement between Okonkwo and Nwakibie's daughter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He sees Okonkwo as hard working. 40. Why was Okonkwo exiled from his village? A) Refused to participate in the annual wrestling match. B) Accidentally killed a clansman during a funeral ceremony. C) Disrespected the village elders. D) Stole yams from the village storehouse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Accidentally killed a clansman during a funeral ceremony. 41. What is the definition of 'flourish'? A) A special religious ritual or ceremony. B) Able to bounce back from difficulties. C) To grow and thrive in a healthy way. D) Thinking you are better than others. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To grow and thrive in a healthy way. 42. Which is NOT an allusion? A) Mythological. B) Pop Cultural. C) Historical. D) Fantasy. E) Art. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fantasy. 43. Okonkwo did not exercise any ..... when he beat his wife A) Duty. B) Restraint. C) Options. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restraint. 44. Unnecessary, more than enough, wasteful A) Superfluous. B) Ominous. C) Effeminate. D) Resolute. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Superfluous. 45. Binary opposition is when: A) Two similar things are put together for emphasis. B) Two opposite things are put together for emphasis. C) Two authors disagree about their writing. D) Two characters argue with each other. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two opposite things are put together for emphasis. 46. Why does Nwoye's mother claim that Ojiugo has asked her to feed her children? A) Because they are best friends. B) To make fun of Okonkwo. C) Because Ojiugo told her to. D) To minimize her thoughtlessness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To minimize her thoughtlessness. 47. The unexpected cancellation of the event perturbed attendees. What does the word 'perturb' mean? A) To keep trying and never give up. B) To make someone feel bothered or worried. C) A person who behaves badly or breaks rules. D) To call someone or something to come. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make someone feel bothered or worried. 48. In Igbo society, what is the role of women? A) Women in Igbo society are not involved in decision-making or economic activities. B) Women in Igbo society have no roles and are solely dependent on men. C) Women in Igbo society are only responsible for taking care of the children. D) Women in Igbo society have roles in household management, child-rearing, economic activities, and decision-making. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Women in Igbo society have roles in household management, child-rearing, economic activities, and decision-making. 49. Explain the significance of the final scene in Chapter 18 where Okonkwo contemplates his next course of action. A) The scene highlights Okonkwo's passion for cooking and food. B) The significance of the final scene is to highlight Okonkwo's internal conflict and the clash between tradition and change. C) It signifies Okonkwo's decision to become a musician. D) The final scene is about Okonkwo's love for gardening and farming. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The significance of the final scene is to highlight Okonkwo's internal conflict and the clash between tradition and change. 50. What is a egwugwu? A) Masked elders. B) Ancestral gods. C) Clan members who have won wrestling fights. D) Masked elders seen as ancestral gods. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Masked elders seen as ancestral gods. 51. Which of the following words refers to being unprepared for the future? A) Discern. B) Imperious. C) Suppressed. D) Improvident. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Improvident. 52. How does Chielo (the priestess) refer to Ezinma? A) As the daughter of Okonkwo's neighbor. B) As her daughter. C) As a very sickly child. D) As one of the demon children who was reborn. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As her daughter. 53. Pushed or drove something out with force A) Rebuked. B) Devoid. C) Expelled. D) Audacity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expelled. 54. When Unoka dies where is his body taken? A) To the family burial ground. B) To the shrine of Ani. C) To the community ilo. D) To the evil forest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To the evil forest. 55. The impudent child refused to listen to his teacher and spoke disrespectfully. What does the word 'impudent' mean? A) Good news about Jesus and his teachings. B) A very big and serious problem. C) Showing disrespect or rudeness towards others. D) To call someone or something to come. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Showing disrespect or rudeness towards others. 56. What is the definition of 'apparent'? A) Something that seems true or real. B) To hold and use a tool or weapon. C) Able to bounce back from difficulties. D) To start or begin something. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Something that seems true or real. 57. Which country is the author from? A) South Africa. B) Nigeria. C) Kenya. D) Liberia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nigeria. 58. Christina used her hunting ..... to survive in the woods for a week. A) Harbinger. B) Ultimatum. C) Interim. D) Prowess. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prowess. 59. James didn't care if some people thought his long hair was ..... A) Effeminate. B) Calamity. C) Capricious. D) Emissary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Effeminate. 60. What is the significance of yams in Okonkwo's life? A) Symbol of wealth and masculinity. B) Source of spiritual power. C) Sign of peace and prosperity. D) Representation of family unity. 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