You probably think that Okonkwo’s exile was a matter of fate, but do you remember the exact funeral rites that led to the accidental firing of his gun? Take this Things Fall Apart Chapter 13 Quiz and prove your mastery of the text and see if you understand the gravity of a female crime. Now it’s time to see if you know what caused the sudden change, a flash of gunpowder.
Things Fall Apart Chapter 13 Quiz Questions
- Whose death is being mourned at the start of Chapter 13?
- How is Ezeudu described in the novel?
- What happens during Ezeudu’s funeral?
- What causes the fatal accident at the funeral?
- Who is killed by Okonkwo’s gun?
- What type of crime is Okonkwo’s action considered?
- What does “female crime” mean in Igbo culture?
- What punishment does Okonkwo receive for the killing?
- Where must Okonkwo flee after the incident?
- Who accompanies Okonkwo into exile?
- What do the clansmen do to Okonkwo’s compound after the killing?
- Why do the clansmen burn Okonkwo’s compound?
- Who directs the purification ritual for Okonkwo’s offense?
- What is Ani’s role in this chapter?
- How does Okonkwo react to the destruction of his property?
- Who helps Okonkwo rebuild his life after exile?
- What action does Obierika take to support Okonkwo?
- What does the clan’s response to the accident reveal about their beliefs?
- How does the community view accidental crimes?
- What theme is strongly highlighted in Chapter 13?
- How does the clan distinguish between male and female crimes?
- How does Achebe describe Ezeudu’s funeral?
- What symbolizes the end of Okonkwo’s prosperity?
- What does Okonkwo’s exile mark in the novel’s structure?
- What emotion dominates Okonkwo at the end of Chapter 13?
- What does Obierika reflect on after Okonkwo’s exile?
- How do the villagers show respect to Ezeudu at his funeral?
- What tragic irony lies in Okonkwo’s punishment?
- How does Chapter 13 end?
- What cultural value does the clan uphold through Okonkwo’s punishment?