Things Fall Apart Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Things Fall Apart Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ekwefi do after Chielo carries Ezinma away on her back?

2. Why doesn't Okonkwo have any patience with his father?

3. Ekwefi awakes Okonkwo early in the morning pounding on his door. What is she anxious to tell him?

4. What descends on the land of Okonkwo, darkens the sky, settles on the rooftops, and breaks mighty tree branches under them?

5. Okonkwo of Umuofia is the emissary of war to Mbaino. What does Mbaino give him as an offering for the murder of the woman from Umuofia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Determine the point of view of Mbaino with regard to settling the dispute with Umuofia over the murder of Ezeugo.

2. Do you agree with Okonkwo when he gives the fatal blow to Ikemefuna with his machete?

3. Explain how Ikemefuna is a good friend to Obiageli on the day of the New Yam Festival.

4. Describe how Okonkwo continues to worry about his son Nwoye, especially after the death of Ikemefuna.

5. Do you think Okonkwo is justified in being ashamed of his father? Explain why.

6. Summarize how the people pass the time during the rainy season.

7. Explain how Ekwefi defies the traditions of the clan when Chielo takes Ezinma to Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves.

8. Describe how Okonkwo goes against his nature when he goes to find Ikwefi at the sacred cave.

9. Compare the stories of men to the stories of women in Umuofia.

10. Evaluate Okonkwo's reputation in the nine villages of Umuofia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the evidence presented to the egwugwu in the case of Mgbafo and Uzowlulu. Do you think the testimony given by each side is convincing? Defend or criticize the verdict of the egwugwu.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the traditional celebrations, The Week of Peace or The Feast of the New Yam. Describe what happens during the celebration. Who is involved in the celebration? How long does it last? What impact does it have on the people? What is required of the people during the celebration? What are the traditional food and dress required, and what is the punishment if someone should violate the celebration?

Essay Topic 3

1) Give three examples from the novel when Okonkwo uses poor impulse control.

2) Summarize the clan's reaction to the events.

3) Analyze the consequences of Okonkwo's actions.

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