Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart 2
Characters
TFA Misc
Who Said It?
100
Why does Okonkwo dislike his father?
Because he was lazy, made nothing of himself, held no titles, etc.
100

How does Okonkwo treat his son?

Harshly. He thinks his son is lazy like his own father.

100

Strong, wrestler, hard-worker

Okonkwo

100

Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?

Chinua Achebe

100

"'Who killed this banana tree?'" 

Who is Okonkwo? 

200
What is the name of the boy that came to live with Okonkwo's family?
Ikemefuna
200

How is Nwoye and Ikemefuna's relationship?

They are very close. 

"Ikemefuna had begun to feel like a member of Okonkwo's family/ He still thought about his mother and his three year old sister, and he had moments of sadness and depression. But he and Nwoye and become so deeply attached to each other that such moments became less frequent."

200

Lazy, borrows money, enjoys wine and music.

Unoka
200

What is Africa?

continent

200

"'We must cook quickly or we shall be late for the wrestling'" 

Who is Ekwifi? 
300
Why does the author say that Okonkwo deserved success?
Because he had worked hard to achieve what he has
300

What did Mbaino need to give to Umuofia to prevent war?

A virgin girl and a young boy.

300

Okonkwo's lazy son

Nwoye

300

What country do the Igbo people live in?

Nigeria

300
"'Father will you go see the wresting?'" 
Who is Ezinma? 
400
What offense did Okonkwo commit when he beat his wife for lying? (HINT: The offense is not the beating)
He beat his wife during the sacred Week of Peace
400

What is an oracle?

connects people with spirits, like Rafiki

400

The wife who was beat and shot at by Okonkwo

Ekwefi

400

What is one food that Igbo people eat?

Kola Nut & Fufu

400
"'Do not despair..You have a manly and a proud heart.  ...It is more difficult and more bitter if a man fails alone.'" 
Who is Unoka or Okonkwo's father? 
500

What are two holidays in Things Fall Apart?

New Yam Festival

The Week of Peace

500

Okonkwo's wives have done two things so far to anger him--what is one of them?

Went to go get her hair done and did not return to cook the afternoon meal.

Also, used the banana leaves to wrap up food. 

500

What is Umuofia?

The village in which Okonkwo lives

500

What sport is celebrated and practiced during the New Yam Festival?

Wrestling

500

"'When a man is at peace with his gods and his ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm.'" 

Who is the priestess or the oracle? 

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