The old ways are strong.” Tradition dictates every move. This Things Fall Apart Part 1 quiz tests the heights of Okonkwo’s power before the turning point of his exile. Show your understanding of the first chapters.
Things Fall Apart Part 1 Quiz Questions
- Who is the protagonist of Things Fall Apart?
- What makes Okonkwo famous in Umuofia?
- What is Okonkwo’s father’s name?
- How is Unoka described in the novel?
- What is Okonkwo’s greatest fear?
- How many villages make up Umuofia?
- What is Umuofia’s reputation among neighboring clans?
- Who is the Oracle of the Hills and Caves?
- Why does Umuofia demand a virgin and a boy from Mbaino?
- Who is the boy given to Umuofia from Mbaino?
- Who receives the virgin from Mbaino?
- Where does Ikemefuna live after arriving in Umuofia?
- How does Ikemefuna adjust to his new home?
- Who warns Okonkwo not to take part in Ikemefuna’s death?
- Why is Ikemefuna killed?
- How does Okonkwo respond to Ikemefuna’s death?
- Why does Okonkwo kill Ikemefuna?
- How does Nwoye react to Ikemefuna’s death?
- What is the Week of Peace?
- How does Okonkwo break the Week of Peace?
- What punishment does Okonkwo receive for his offense?
- What event follows the Week of Peace?
- What does Nwakibie give Okonkwo to start his farm?
- What disaster ruins Okonkwo’s first harvest?
- What lesson does Okonkwo learn from the bad harvest?
- What is Ani’s role in Igbo culture?
- What happens to a person who dies of an abominable illness?
- Who is Chielo in Umuofia?
- What does Okonkwo value above all else?
- What theme is most emphasized in Part 1?