You would think that all of Umuofia was at a standstill during Okonkwo’s exile, but the village he returns to is a different village. In this Things Fall Apart Chapter 20 Quiz, you’ll be asked to identify the new institutions of government and court that have replaced tribal law. Show that you saw the subtle shifts in power.
Things Fall Apart Chapter 20 Quiz Questions
- Where is Okonkwo living at the beginning of Chapter 20?
- How long has Okonkwo been in exile by Chapter 20?
- What emotion dominates Okonkwo’s thoughts about his return to Umuofia?
- What does Okonkwo hope to achieve upon returning to Umuofia?
- What plans does Okonkwo make for his return?
- How does Okonkwo feel about his exile period?
- What does Okonkwo plan to hold upon his return?
- What major change does Okonkwo notice in Umuofia during his exile?
- Who has built a church and court in Umuofia?
- What does Obierika tell Okonkwo about Abame?
- How does Obierika describe the white man’s control?
- What has the white man brought besides religion?
- Who now judges disputes in Umuofia?
- What does Okonkwo think about the new converts?
- Who are the kotma mentioned in the chapter?
- How do the people of Umuofia feel about the kotma?
- What is the punishment for those who oppose the white man’s court?
- Why is Obierika saddened during his talk with Okonkwo?
- What does Okonkwo vow to do upon his return?
- How does Obierika describe Nwoye’s situation?
- What does Okonkwo think of Nwoye’s conversion?
- What emotion does Okonkwo express about Umuofia’s inaction?
- What broader theme does Chapter 20 emphasize?
- Why do some clansmen accept the new religion?
- What does Okonkwo hope Umuofia will do against the white men?
- What reason does Obierika give for the clan’s hesitation to act?
- What is Okonkwo’s greatest fear in this chapter?
- What symbol of colonial power dominates Umuofia now?
- What does Obierika’s perspective add to the chapter?
- How does Chapter 20 end?