Colonialism
Which European group represents colonialism in Things Fall Apart?
A. The Portuguese
B. The British
C. The French
D. The Dutch
B. The British
What is the response to the arrival of the first Missionary?
A. They kill him
B. They laugh at him and tell him to get lost
C. They accept him into their community
D. They dismember his Iron Horse
A. They kill him
In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo’s fear of being like his father is primarily driven by:
A. His desire for wealth and success
B. His hatred for the traditions of his village
C. His ambition to become a priest
D. His fear of weakness and failure
D. His fear of weakness and failure
Which event directly marks the beginning of colonial control in Umuofia?
A. The establishment of a Church in the Evil Forest
B. The destruction of Okonkwo’s home
C. The introduction of the telephone
D. The arrival of the first missionary
D. The arrival of the first missionary
How does Okonkwo respond to the spread of colonial influence in his community?
A. He embraces the changes and becomes a Christian
B. He ignores it, hoping it will go away
C. He fights against it, believing it will destroy his people’s traditions
D. He seeks to collaborate with the colonizers for personal gain
C. He fights against it, believing it will destroy his people’s traditions
Which of the following events marks the turning point in Okonkwo’s life in Things Fall Apart?
A. The death of Ikemefuna
B. The arrival of the British colonizers
C. His exile to Mbanta
D. The destruction of the village’s sacred tree
A. The death of Ikemefuna
The arrival of European colonizers in Umuofia causes the Igbo to question their:
A. Faith in their traditional gods and ancestors
B. Commitment to working with other African tribes
C. Social status within the Igbo community
D. Ability to produce enough food to survive
A. Faith in their traditional gods and ancestors
What is the primary impact of colonialism on the Igbo community in Things Fall Apart?
A. The disruption of their traditional beliefs and social systems
B. The introduction of new agricultural methods
C. The improvement of trade relations
D. The development of modern education systems
A. The disruption of their traditional beliefs and social systems
What role does the missionary, Mr. Brown, play in the novel's depiction of colonialism?
A. He violently forces the Igbo people to convert
B. He tries to understand and respect Igbo culture
C. His way of life convinces Okonkwo to convert to Christianity
D. He converts to Igbo religion
B. He tries to understand and respect Igbo culture
What does Okonkwo’s death symbolize in the context of colonialism?
A. The triumph of traditional Igbo values over colonialism
B. The victory of the British over the Igbo people
C. The failure of Igbo resistance against colonial forces
D. The return of Igbo customs after British withdrawal
C. The failure of Igbo resistance against colonial forces
The majority of the Igbo’s initial reaction to the British colonizers is one of:
A. Immediate acceptance and cooperation
B. Curiosity and open-mindedness
C. Indifference and neutrality
D. Fear and resistance
D. Fear and resistance
How does the introduction of Western education impact Igbo society in Things Fall Apart?
A. It drives the Igbo to accept and live alongside the Christians, without rejecting their own religion
B. It enables the Igbo to gain leverage in resisting colonial domination through literacy and knowledge.
C. It creates a new class of converts who align with colonial power, further dividing the traditional Igbo society.
D. It has little to no impact, as most of the Igbo people refuse to participate in the colonial education system.
C. It creates a new class of converts who align with colonial power, further dividing the traditional Igbo society.