Questions for Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
Chapter 7 & 8
1. 1. How long did Ikemefuna live in Okonkwo’s household?
2. To whom does Ikemefuna become like an elder brother?
3. What is Okonkwo’s goal for Nwoye?
4. Which folktales does Nwoye enjoy the most? Why is he ashamed of liking these
particular stories?
5. Who demands the death of Ikemefuna?
6. What grievous error does Okonkwo commit during the killing of Ikemefuna?
Chapter 8
1. How does Okonkwo respond to the death of Ikemefuna?
2. Why does Okonkwo feel that he has become a woman?
3. Who does Obierika say “will not be pleased” with Okonkwo because of the part he
played in the death of Ikemefuna?
4. Who does Obierika entertain in Chapter 8? Explain why? Give one example of part of
the rituals that take place.