Question

chapter 7 quiz – things fall apart
part a: multiple choice (circle the correct answer)

1. how long had ikemefuna lived in okonkwos household before the oracles decision?

a) a few weeks b) one year c) three years d) five years

1. what effect did ikemefuna have on nwoye?

a) nwoye became more rebellious
b) nwoye became more lazy and careless
c) nwoye began to act more manly and responsible
d) nwoye ignored ikemefuna completely

1. who delivers the message that ikemefuna must be killed?

a) okonkwo himself b) the village priestess c) ogbuefi ezeudu d) nwoyes mother

1. why does okonkwo strike the final blow to ikemefuna?

a) he is ordered to by the oracle.
b) he does not want to appear weak.
c) he is furious with ikemefuna.
d) he wants to teach nwoye a lesson.

Explanation:

1. In the novel "Things Fall Apart", Ikemefuna lived in Okonkwo's household for three years before the Oracle's decision.
2. Ikemefuna's presence made Nwoye act more manly and responsible as he learned from Ikemefuna.
3. Ogbuefi Ezeudu delivers the message that Ikemefuna must be killed.
4. Okonkwo strikes the final blow to Ikemefuna because he does not want to appear weak in front of the other men.

Answer:

1. c) Three years
2. c) Nwoye began to act more manly and responsible
3. c) Ogbuefi Ezeudu
4. b) He does not want to appear weak