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Things Fall Apart

Chinua Achebe

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Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Okonkwo
- Nwoye
- Ezinma
- Mr. Brown
- Ikemefuna
- Unoka
Main Ideas
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
- Quotes by Character
- Okonkwo
- Nwoye
- Ezinma
- Mr. Brown
- Ikemefuna
- Unoka
- Quotes by Setting
- Igboland
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

Further Study Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
Why does Okonkwo disown Nwoye?

Because Okonkwo can't handle the male competition
Because Nwoye fails at farming
Because Nwoye blames Okonkwo for Ikemefuna's death
Because Nwoye joins the church

2 of 5
Which of the following best characterizes Reverend James Smith?

Tolerant, welcoming, non judgmental
Small-minded, brutal, zealous
Eager, innocent, wide-eyed
Ignorant, uneducated, loud

3 of 5
Which of the following best characterizes Okonkwo?

Lazy, dull, mild-mannered
Generous, affectionate, nurturing, humble
Wealthy, brave, stoic, violent
Indifferent, anti-social, troubled, incapable

4 of 5
How does Mr. Brown win so many converts?

By demeaning local customs and beliefs
By kidnapping villagers and brainwashing them
By converting a few of the village's key leaders so others would follow
By respecting local beliefs and accepting villagers from all social classes

5 of 5
Why does Okonkwo favor Ezinma?

He feels she has a kindred masculine spirit.
She excels at farming.
She is beautiful and will command a high bride price.
He doesn't feel threatened by her.

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