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This document provides reading comprehension questions about chapters 14-19 of Things Fall Apart. It begins with vocabulary words from the Igbo language and their English meanings. There are then 7 multiple choice and short answer questions about key events and themes in the chapters. These include how Okonkwo feels starting a new phase in his motherland, the role of women in Mbanta society, Okonkwo's response to the destruction of Abame, his reaction to his son Nwoye joining missionaries, differences between Christian and Mbanta beliefs, why an outcast was punished with death, and the message of a speech at Okonkwo's feast. Students are assigned a writing task to write a

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Things Fall Apart CHP 14-19 (Student Version) PDF

This document provides reading comprehension questions about chapters 14-19 of Things Fall Apart. It begins with vocabulary words from the Igbo language and their English meanings. There are then 7 multiple choice and short answer questions about key events and themes in the chapters. These include how Okonkwo feels starting a new phase in his motherland, the role of women in Mbanta society, Okonkwo's response to the destruction of Abame, his reaction to his son Nwoye joining missionaries, differences between Christian and Mbanta beliefs, why an outcast was punished with death, and the message of a speech at Okonkwo's feast. Students are assigned a writing task to write a

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S4 English and Language Arts (2019-20)

Things Fall Apart Chapters 14-19

Name: ______________________ Class: _________ ( ) Date: _______________

Chapters 14 – 15

Vocabulary

Some of the words are not translated into English from the Igbo language in order to retain
the original meaning. However, their meanings can still be guessed from the context. Pair the
words with their meanings by writing the alphabets in the correct boxes.
1. Ochu A. A ceremony in which the bride affirms her faithfulness to the groom
2. Obi B. People who are considered to be outcasts
3. Chi C. Daughters who have married outside the clan
4. Isa-ifi D. Crime
5. Umuada E. Destiny or fate
6. Efulefu F. The extended family
7. Osu G. A hut within a compound
8. Umunna H. Men who are considered to be worthless and empty

Content & Theme

1. How does Okonkwo feel about starting a new phase of his life in his motherland?

2. According to Uchendu’s lecture in Chapter 14 (‘Mother is Supreme’), what is a woman’s


role in Mbanta society?

3. How does Okonkwo respond to the story of the destruction of Abame? How does he view
the men of Abame? What does this reveal about Okonkwo?

Chapters 16 – 19

4. Two years after Okonkwo’s exile, a group of missionaries arrive at the village of Mbanta
and starts preaching the gospel. Nwoye is captivated by this new faith and decides to join the
missionaries. How does Okonkwo react to this and why?

5. According to chapters 14-19, what are some of the key differences between the Christian
religion and the Mbanta belief system? Identify at least 4 differences.
Christian religion Mbanta belief system

6. Why did the outcast had to be punished with death for killing a python?

7. As Okonkwo’s exile comes to an end, Okonkwo throws a feast to thank his mother’s
kinsmen. During the feast, one of the elders rise to deliver a speech. What key message(s)
does he make in his speech?

Writing task:

You are Nwoye. Recently, a group of missionaries arrived at your village to spread the gospel.
Although you find some of their beliefs peculiar, you are somehow drawn to this new religion.
Write a diary entry to record your feelings about this new religion and how this is affecting
you.

Write no less than 200 words.

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