Okonkwo probably considered the New Yam Festival to be a celebration. But for him, it was a time of pent-up tension and a near-fatal gunshot. This Things Fall Apart Chapter 5 Quiz tests your knowledge of the details of the feast and the beating of his second wife. Let’s see if you recall the spark that started the conflict.
Things Fall Apart Chapter 5 Quiz Questions
- What festival is celebrated in Chapter 5?
- What does the Feast of the New Yam honor?
- What marks the beginning of the festival?
- What do the women of the household do to prepare for the festival?
- What happens to the old yams before the festival?
- What type of decorations do women use on their homes?
- What emotion dominates Okonkwo before the festival?
- Why does Okonkwo dislike the festival?
- What does Okonkwo’s mood reveal about his character?
- Who does Okonkwo quarrel with during the festival?
- What causes the quarrel between Okonkwo and Ekwefi?
- What does Okonkwo do to Ekwefi during the argument?
- What weapon does Okonkwo use in his outburst?
- Why is Okonkwo’s act during the festival especially shocking?
- What does Okonkwo’s violent act foreshadow?
- How does Ekwefi react after the incident?
- What does Okonkwo do after the outburst?
- What cultural theme does the New Yam Festival emphasize?
- Who are the guests at the feast?
- What do the women prepare for the celebration?
- What does Ezinma do during the festival?
- What forms of entertainment are part of the festival?
- What does the festival represent in Igbo life?
- Who is Ani in Igbo religion?
- What does Okonkwo’s behavior contrast with during the celebration?
- What is one major symbol of the New Yam Festival?
- How do the people of Umuofia show devotion to Ani?
- What happens to Okonkwo’s gun after he fires it?
- What theme is reinforced through Okonkwo’s actions in this chapter?
- How does Chapter 5 end?