Which three institutions do the white men use to control the natives?

religion, government, and schools

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Nwoye joins the white man’s church?

He joined to be near the white man

What do the locusts foreshadow in the novel?

The colonialists settling among the Umuofians

Which of the following is an example of cultural hegemony found in the novel?

The use of religion to control the natives

What happens to Okonkwo when he accidentally kills a clansman?

He is exiled and his compound and livestock are destroyed

What is the District Commissioner’s opinion of the Igbo people?

He dislikes them and thinks they are primitive

How are Okonkwo and his uncle Uchendu different?

Okonkwo is quick to anger and Uchendu is compassionate

What happened to the people of Abame?

They were gunned down at the market for killing a white man.

What famous literary work does the title Things Fall Apart come from?

“Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats

What do the people of Mbanta do that is dangerous for their future?

They shrug off the idea that their way of life is in trouble

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Things Fall Apart Novel Review

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This is a review for the novel Things Fall Apart. The questions draw from all three parts of the book.

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1
Which of the following characters is a colonialist?
Mr. Smith
Uchendu
Mr. Kiaga
Okonkwo
2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typically associated with Okonkwo?
bravery
stubborness
abusiveness
laziness
3
Which three institutions do the white men use to control the natives?
religion, schools, and free hugs
religion, hypnosis, and bribery
religion, government, and soldiers
religion, government, and schools
4
Which of the following is NOT a way Okonkwo is similar to his father at the end of the novel?
They both die in disgrace
They both owe people money
They both die alone
They are both selfish
5
When Mr. Brown says he is going to settle among the Umuofians, it is an example of?
Dramatic irony
Stockholm syndrome
Nationalism
Colonialsm
6
The District Commissioner's remark that the Umuofians are in "the dominion of our queen," is?
An example of irony
An example of Stockholm syndrome
An example of national allegory
An example of imperialism
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Nwoye joins the white man’s church?
He joined to be different than his father
He joined to be near the white man
The religion gave him answers to some of his questions
He enjoys the music and songs of the new religion
8
What do the locusts foreshadow in the novel?
The colonialists settling among the Umuofians
The future religious converts
The drought that occurs in Part 3 of the novel
The bounty of the next harvest
9
Which of the following is an example of cultural hegemony found in the novel?
The reverence the villagers exhibit for the egwugwu
The use of religion to control the natives
The act of twin killing by the Umuofians
The allegiance Okonkwo shows for the Igbo customs
10
Why does Mr. Kiaga say “my buttocks” when he tries to say “myself?”
He was taught the wrong word
He has a different accent
He’s trying to be funny
He does not say “my buttocks”
11
What happens to Okonkwo when he accidentally kills a clansman?
He is arrested and tried for manslaughter by the egwugwu
The District Commissioner puts him in jail
He is forced to be a slave for the District Commissioner
He is exiled and his compound and livestock are destroyed
12
What is the District Commissioner’s opinion of the Igbo people?
He likes them and thinks they have a rich culture
He hates them because they call him “ashy buttocks”
He doesn’t have an opinion; he’s just doing his job
He dislikes them and thinks they are primitive
13
Which of the following characters could be interpreted as a tragic hero?
Obierika
Mr. Brown
Ikemefuna
Okonkwo
14
How are Okonkwo and his uncle Uchendu different?
Okonkwo is quick to anger and Uchendu is compassionate
Okonkwo does not value women and Uchendu hates them too
Okonkwo is friendly and Uchendu is mean
Okonkwo is lazy and Uchendu is hard-working
15
What is the term for Okonkwo's representation of the Igbo people in Things Fall Apart?
nationalism
hegemony
national allegory
situational irony
16
Which character replaces Mr. Brown as the leader of the Christian church in Umuofia?
the District Commissioner
Mr. Smith
Enoch
Mr. Kiaga
17
What happened to the people of Abame?
They marched into the evil forest and were never seen again.
They were gunned down at the market for killing a white man.
They moved away when a church was built intheir village.
They discovered oil on their land and became rich.
18
Ikemefuna calling Okonkwo "father," is an example of?
Imperialism
Stockholm syndrome
Hegemony
Colonialism
19
What symbolic nickname is given to Okonkwo?
Charging Tiger
Roaring Flame
Leaping Mongoose
Broken Wind
20
What famous literary work does the title Things Fall Apart come from?
“Sailing to Byzantium” by William Butler Yeats
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
“Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats
“Marriage is a Private Affair” by Chinua Achebe
21
What do the people of Mbanta do that is dangerous for their future?
They fight back violently to maintain their freedom
They leave their homeland and travel to Western Nigeria
They decide to ignore the warnings of the white man
They shrug off the idea that their way of life is in trouble
22
The District Commissioner saying his queen is "the most powerful ruler in the world," is?
An example of colonialism
An example of alliteration
An example of irony
An example of nationalism

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