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.
part b: short answer

1. how does ikemefuna view okonkwo in this chapter?
2. why is nwoye deeply affected by ikemefunas death?

part c: critical thinking

1. do you think okonkwos decision to kill ikemefuna makes him strong or weak? support your answer with evidence from the chapter.
2. this chapter highlights the clash between personal feelings and cultural obligations. find an example from the text and explain how it shows this conflict.

Explanation:

Answer:

s are based on analysis of "Things Fall Apart" Chapter 7, focusing on character dynamics and plot details.