This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > African Literature > Things Fall Apart > Things Fall Apart – Quiz 28 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Things Fall Apart Quiz 28 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What word means not very crowded or filled with things? A) Rebuke. B) Sparse. C) Accord. D) Talon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sparse. 2. Which student is "listless?" A) Ollie, who never comes to school. B) Eliza, who laughs loudly at the jokes her classmate makes. C) Shani, who walks into class quickly and waves at the teacher. D) Bob, who walks with his head down and his arms hanging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bob, who walks with his head down and his arms hanging. 3. Of how many villages does the clan compromise of? A) Four. B) Seven. C) One. D) Nine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nine. 4. Agent, Representative, or Spokesperson A) Effeminate. B) Abomination. C) Prosperity. D) Emissary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emissary. 5. The office was cluttered, except for a sparse number of documents on the desk. What does the word 'sparse' mean? A) Not very crowded or filled with things. B) A sign that something is about to happen. C) Organs inside the body of an animal. D) Pretended or faked, not real. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not very crowded or filled with things. 6. Which event happens FIRST out of the following options? A) Okonkwo accidentally kills an elder's son and is exiled for it. B) Auto Disowns is accurate. C) Okonkwo and Ekwefi follow Ezinma to the caves. D) Okonkwo is sent to prison for his role in burning the church. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Okonkwo and Ekwefi follow Ezinma to the caves. 7. What word means to create or bring into existence? A) Primarily. B) Sobering. C) Banish. D) Beget. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Beget. 8. Which of the following is NOT one of Okonkwo's wives? A) Uncle. B) Nwoye's mom. C) Crush. D) Ekwefi. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Crush. 9. Where was the headquarters of Mr. Kiaga? A) The church. B) They Women. C) Detection. D) The cutest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The cutest. 10. Who is the main character in Chapter 22? A) The main character in Chapter 22 is Okonkwo. B) The main character in Chapter 22 is Isaac/Nwoye. C) The main character in Chapter 22 is Enoch. D) The main character in Chapter 22 is Mr. Brown. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main character in Chapter 22 is Isaac/Nwoye. 11. Reprimand; scold; express criticism A) Emissary. B) Revel. C) Rebuke. D) Approbation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebuke. 12. Like the snapping of a bow, something gave way inside Nwoye last harvest season when A) His father decided Ikemfuna was more like a son to him than Nwoye was. B) He heard twins crying in the forest. C) He saw coyotes attack his sister. D) He was unable to harvest as many as as Ikemefuna. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He heard twins crying in the forest. 13. What is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart' in Chapter 16? A) Represents the protagonist's success and triumph. B) Reflects the theme of disintegration and personal struggles. C) Symbolizes the unity and harmony within the community. D) Signifies the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reflects the theme of disintegration and personal struggles. 14. True or False:Ikemefuna was a bad influence on Nwoye. He taught Nwoye to be defiant and rebellious. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 15. Discuss Okonkwo's personality traits and how they contribute to his character development. A) Introverted, shy, and reserved. B) Ambitious, hardworking, and aggressive. C) Kind, gentle, and compassionate. D) Lazy, unmotivated, and passive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ambitious, hardworking, and aggressive. 16. Who is Africa's best-loved novelist? A) Chinua Achebe. B) Marcus Lemonis. C) Zulu Shaka Zulu. D) Nelson Mandela. E) Joseph Conrad. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chinua Achebe. 17. Which of these are examples of an oxymoron? Choose two./ A) The boy had a love hate relationship with his friend. B) The boy was seriously funny. C) The boy was a clown. D) The boy was as serious as a judge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The boy had a love hate relationship with his friend. 18. The concept of the trinity is central to many religious belief systems. What does the word 'trinity' mean? A) A person who doesn't believe in God. B) The concept of one God in three persons. C) To make fun of or mock someone. D) To pay attention and listen carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The concept of one God in three persons. 19. What word means to cause someone to suffer or be in pain? A) Afflict. B) Grave. C) Inflexible. D) Abominable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Afflict. 20. When does the story take place? A) Early 1800s. B) 1930. C) 1954. D) Late 1800s. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Late 1800s. 21. What main event concludes Chapter 19, the end of Part 2? A) Okonkwo takes on his fourth wife. B) Okonkwo protects his new twins from being taken to the forest. C) Love kicks Nwo out of Mbanta. D) Okonkwo's exile is over. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Okonkwo's exile is over. 22. What is the definition of 'console'? A) A device for playing video games. B) In this way. C) To go with someone or something. D) To get rid of or throw away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A device for playing video games. 23. What news did Ekwefi wake him up to tell him? A) Grandchild had Died. B) Ikemefuna must be killed. C) Ezinma was dying. D) His yams had been destroyed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ezinma was dying. 24. Why did Okonkwo beat Ojiugo? A) Because she had not fed the children. B) Because she had not prepared his dinner. C) Both responses. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both responses. 25. She is primarily responsible for managing the project. What does the word 'primarily' mean? A) Making you feel serious and thoughtful. B) To say yes or agree with something. C) To create or bring into existence. D) Mostly or mainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mostly or mainly. 26. What role do the missionaries play in part 2 of the novel? How do they affect the traditional Igbo society? A) The missionaries introduce Islam and challenge the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society. B) The missionaries introduce Christianity and challenge the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society. C) The missionaries support the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society. D) The missionaries play no role in part 2 of the novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The missionaries introduce Christianity and challenge the traditional beliefs of the Igbo society. 27. True or False:Okonkwo is based on Chinua Achebe's grandfather. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 28. Okonkwo's son is ..... A) Stranger. B) Cack. C) Guard. D) Name. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Name. 29. A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law A) Delinquent. B) Criminal. C) Miscreant. D) Offender. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Miscreant. 30. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Okonkwo? A) Kind-hearted. B) Wealthy. C) Hardworking. D) Respected. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kind-hearted. 31. What does the story about the tortoise and the birds explain? A) Why a tortoise's shell is not smooth. B) Why birds have wings. C) Why birds fly. D) Why a tortoise has short legs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Why a tortoise's shell is not smooth. 32. What word means to describe something that is god-like? A) Yield. B) Elude. C) Divine. D) Manifest. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Divine. 33. Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Okonkwo's father, Unoka? A) Prophet. B) Musician. C) Lazy. D) In debt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prophet. 34. She delved into the ..... teachings of ancient mystics. A) Impending. B) Esoteric. C) Haggard. D) Approbation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Esoteric. 35. They ..... her for wearing mismatched socks. A) Dialect. B) Palate. C) Deride. D) Deceit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deride. 36. What is the definition of 'pathetic'? A) Very sad or disappointing, pitiful. B) To escape or avoid being caught. C) To describe something that is god-like. D) A secret plan made by a group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Very sad or disappointing, pitiful. 37. A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people A) Rambunctious. B) Harmony. C) Tumult. D) Cacophony. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tumult. 38. She spread malicious rumors about her ex-boyfriend, causing him great distress. What does the word 'malicious' mean? A) Having the intent to hurt or harm. B) A large amount of something rushing quickly. C) Full and healthy growth or development. D) Not easily changed or willing to bend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Having the intent to hurt or harm. 39. We keep rescheduling our picnic because of the ..... rainstorms. A) Intricate. B) Benevolent. C) Poignant. D) Persistent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persistent. 40. The white men had a prison A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 41. She responded in a ..... manner, cutting off the conversation abruptly. A) Ordination. B) Provoke. C) Repent. D) Brusque. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brusque. 42. Okonkwo's punishment for breaking the peace is ..... A) To take in more children. B) To give up some of his seeds. C) To give a sacrifice to Ani. D) To cook for his wives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To give a sacrifice to Ani. 43. She chose to ..... her comfortable life in the city and embrace a simpler existence in the countryside. A) Massive. B) Essence. C) Forsake. D) Accord. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Forsake. 44. The monk began to ..... a solemn chant. A) Summon. B) Despise. C) Intone. D) Perturb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intone. 45. What role does the Oracle of the Hills and Caves play in the story? A) Love interest of the protagonist. B) Comic relief character. C) Spiritual guide and advisor. D) Villain and antagonist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spiritual guide and advisor. 46. Anyway did not wish to associate with his father on his conversion to christianity. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. Who runs the court and judges legal cases? A) Okonkwo. B) Mr. Brown. C) Mr. Smith. D) The District Commissioner. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The District Commissioner. 48. He had a ..... smile that sent chills down my spine. A) Sinister. B) Discern. C) Malevolent. D) Uncanny. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sinister. 49. What are some examples of Okonkwo's character development in chapters 1 and 2? A) Determination and adherence to customs. B) Rebellion and defiance. C) Indifference and laziness. D) Fear and cowardice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Determination and adherence to customs. 50. Sometimes it feels like we have been ..... in lockdown ..... A) Haggardly. B) Perpetually. C) Benevolently. D) Incipiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Perpetually. 51. They were able to distill the essence of the novel into a short film. What does the word 'distill' mean? A) To stop or come to an end. B) Pretended or faked, not real. C) Not very crowded or filled with things. D) To take something pure from a mixture. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To take something pure from a mixture. 52. Deserving of scorn A) Incipient. B) Contemptible. C) Laudable. D) Esoteric. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contemptible. 53. Which of the following words refers to being held back or held in? A) Suppressed. B) Improvident. C) Prosperity. D) Resent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Suppressed. 54. What creature is used as an allusion in Chapter 7? A) Locusts. B) Buffalo. C) Crickets. D) Frogs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Locusts. 55. The author describes a man's life as a Continual struggle to get away from his ancestors. A) True. B) False. C) I don't know. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. What is the definition of 'sacrilege'? A) Disrespect or damage to something sacred. B) To go or come down from a higher place. C) To get something from something else. D) To say or speak words out loud. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disrespect or damage to something sacred. 57. Great courage in the face of danger, A) Rebuke. B) Contempt. C) Improvident. D) Valor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Valor. 58. What did Okonkwo violate? A) The Week of Ani. B) The Week of Peace. C) The Week of New Yams. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Week of Peace. 59. Who is the most effeminate? A) Maleech. B) Delvin. C) Mrs.Snavely. D) Arianna. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maleech. 60. 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