Things Fall Apart Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Things Fall Apart? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What is Ezeani's reaction to Okonkwo's sin during the Week of Peace?


He won't allow his daughter to marry Okonkwo's son.
He rejects Okonkwo's hospitality.
He murders Okonkwo.
He completely supports Okonkwo and his decision (stinkin' women).
Q. Obierika is concerned about the consequences of Ikemefuna's death. What possibility does he think is within the realm of the goddess' power?


She could wipe out Okonkwo's entire family.
She could wipe out the village.
She could make the crops fail.
Goddesses are powerless; only gods can do anything.
Q. Why does the medicine man mutilate the dead child's body before burying it in the Evil Forest?


because he's a psychopath
to prevent more evil and sin
to get a talisman to hang around his neck
to keep the hyenas from eating it
Q. There is something known as a "female crime." What is this?


when a male kills a female
when a female kills a male
a premeditated crime
an accidental crime
Q. What happened to Obierika's twins?


He killed them because they were offensive.
They were given to the Evil Forest.
They grew into healthy children.
They succumbed to disease.