Things Fall Apart Chapter 5 Quiz

What theme is reinforced through Okonkwo’s actions in this chapter?

What is one major symbol of the New Yam Festival?

What does Okonkwo’s behavior contrast with during the celebration?

What type of decorations do women use on their homes?

What does Okonkwo do to Ekwefi during the argument?

What does Okonkwo’s violent act foreshadow?

What marks the beginning of the festival?

What festival is celebrated in Chapter 5?

What does Okonkwo do after the outburst?

What does Ezinma do during the festival?

What does Okonkwo’s mood reveal about his character?

What happens to Okonkwo’s gun after he fires it?

Who is Ani in Igbo religion?

Who are the guests at the feast?

How does Chapter 5 end?

What do the women of the household do to prepare for the festival?

What cultural theme does the New Yam Festival emphasize?

What forms of entertainment are part of the festival?

What weapon does Okonkwo use in his outburst?

Why is Okonkwo’s act during the festival especially shocking?

Who does Okonkwo quarrel with during the festival?

What does the festival represent in Igbo life?

What happens to the old yams before the festival?

How does Ekwefi react after the incident?

How do the people of Umuofia show devotion to Ani?

What do the women prepare for the celebration?

What emotion dominates Okonkwo before the festival?

Why does Okonkwo dislike the festival?

What causes the quarrel between Okonkwo and Ekwefi?

What does the Feast of the New Yam honor?