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The document consists of a series of questions and statements related to the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, focusing on themes such as colonialism, cultural practices, and character analysis. It includes true/false questions, multiple-choice questions, and interpretations of specific chapters and characters. The content reflects on the impact of European colonization on Igbo society and the personal struggles of the protagonist, Okonkwo.

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Lit Kemerut

The document consists of a series of questions and statements related to the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, focusing on themes such as colonialism, cultural practices, and character analysis. It includes true/false questions, multiple-choice questions, and interpretations of specific chapters and characters. The content reflects on the impact of European colonization on Igbo society and the personal struggles of the protagonist, Okonkwo.

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80/100 (RED WRONG answer)​


In the case of Umuofia the kotma and other messengers come mostly from their own
communities and are used to enforce the colonial administration's policies. (TRUE)

True
False

Okonkwo's exile symbolizes (the end of a phase in his life)

the effects of the contact between the natives and the whites
the fractured society that the center can no longer hold
the division that occurs between Okonkwo and Nwoye
the end of a phase in his life

Which one practice would be eroded by the colonizers that occurs in Part 3 of the novel?

the cleansing of the community in preparation for the new agricultural season
the collective solving of problems
the love of cultural activities like wrestling matches
the giving of resolution to marital dispute

Okonkwo sees aspects of himself in ______because of this character's confidence,


decisiveness and courage.

Ezinma
Ikemefuna
Obierika
Nwoye

Which is NOT true of Chapter 13?

it marks another moment of transition


it serves as a climax to Part 1
it is a flashback to the events that have led to Okonkwo's exile
it closes with the destruction of Okonkwo's compound

Chapter 9 deals with

the bond between Nwoye and Ikemefuna


the search for iyi-uwa
the plot of the novel as there seems to be no turning back for Nwoye
Chielo, the priestess when she carries Ezinma into the caves
Which was NOT a motivation for the European Scramble for Africa?

the nationalist competition among the European nations themselves


the exploration of the African hinterlands for new markets
the conversion and civilization as a civilizing mission
they needed a new home for freed blacks from its North American territories

"the falcon has been separated from the falconer" means

the situation is no longer stable


it is indicative of alienation
the two can no longer communicate with each other
all of the above

Which is NOT true of Igbo art?

Igbo art and life are connected since art is used to interpret beliefs
the egwugwu and its dance represent an Igbo art form
these are private collections among the Igbo beyond personal ritual objects​
None of the above

He advises the converts to be respectful of the people of Umuofia and their culture.

Mr. Kiaga
Uchendu
Mr. Brown
the District Commissioner

The European expeditions were harbingers of colonization of the continent which had
two-pronged mission: Colonization through

all of the above


conversion and conquest
immersion and extermination
occupation and destruction

He expels any Christian converts who continue to practice their African beliefs after conversion.

Mr. Brown
Akunna
the District Commissioner
Rev. Smith
Chinua Achebe's first book of essays.

An Image of Africa
The Education of a British-Protected Child
Hopes and Impediments
Morning Yet on Creation Day

In the Igbo cosmology, there is no or very little boundary between the world of the living and that
of the dead.

True
False

Which is NOT an ndimgbe?

an artist
a translator
a curator
a teacher

This Chapter marks the turning point for Nwoye when Ikemefuna dies by Okonkwo's hands.

Chapter 7
Chapter 10
Chapter 9
Chapter 8

Which Chapter does NOT underscore the communal importance of marriage as a liaison
between two families and communities?

Chapter 10
Chapter 7
Chapter 12
Chapter 8

The Europeans in the time of colonization found the Igbo difficult to suppress.

True
False
He is seen as a foil to Okonkwo because he is logical and contemplative.

Nwoye
Unoka
Nwakibie
Obierika

" a widening or whirling gyre, whose center can no longer hold" means

All of the above


it represents defeat as inevitable
it is a world torn by war and a loss of human life
it threw Africans into confusion

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