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Things Fall Apart Quiz
Part II
Answer the following questions in the space provided below, you may use your own
sheet of paper if you need more room. Each question should be answered with at
least one paragraph. A paragraph is at least five sentences long. Make sure you fully
answer each question. Each question is worth 20 points.
1. Why was Okonkwo cast out of Umuofia? How did he react to his exile and what
happened to change his mood?
2. Explain what happened to Abame in detail. What was Okonkwo's reaction? What
does his reaction foreshadow?
3. Name all of the things Okonkwo has lost since the beginning of the novel. How do
these losses impact him?
4. What changes have taken place in Mbanta and Umuofia during Okonkwo's exile?
Why are they significant?
5. What did Nwoye do that was against Okonkwo's wishes? What was the impact of
Nwoye's decision and why did he do what he did?