Things Fall Apart | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. How does eighteen-year-old, Okonkwo, bring honor to his village?

He throws the great wrestler, Amalinze the Cat.

2. When Okonkwo is angry and cannot speak because of his stutter, how does he get his point across?

Uses his fists against the person who angers him.

3. Who is Okonkwo's father?

Unoka

4. Why doesn't Okonkwo have any patience with his father?

Unoka is lazy, a debtor, and a failure.

5. When is the only time that Unkona is not haggard and mournful?

When drinking and playing his flute.

6. Why does Unkona's neighbor, Okoye, visit him?

To collect a two-year-old debt of two hundred cowries.

7. Why does Unkona change the subject to music when he and Oybe are discussing the impending war with the village of Mbaino?

Unkona is a coward and can't stand the sight of blood.

8. While talking with Okoye about...
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