MCQs of Chinua Achebe

Q. The clan’s important decisions are made by:
a) Consensus reached in a gathering of all the clan’s men, some ten thousand in number
b) An empress
c) A council of three chiefs
d) A king

Q. The clan’s important decisions must be approved by:
a) The high chief
b) The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves
c) Okonkwo
d) A king

Q. Nwoye could best be described as:
a) Irritable and malicious
b) Fierce and violent
c) Sad and thoughtful
d) Stupid and lazy

Q. Late one night, Ezinma is taken temporarily by:
a) Ikemefuna’s ghost
b) The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves
c) Nwoye
d) The white man

Q. The relationship between Okonkwo’s wives could best be described as:
a) Competitive and ruthless
b) Catty and backstabbing
c) Sisterly and supportive
d) Angry and full of jealousy

Q. Okonkwo’s treatment of his family could best be described as:
a) Stern but often indulgent
b) Stern and often violent
c) Loving and tender
d) Generous and rational

Q. For certain religious festivals, men of the clan become the living vessels for important clan spirits. The rituals involve elaborate costumes and masks. These spirits are called:
a) Obi
b) Ozu
c) Ogbanje
d) Egwugwu

Q. What is the name of Okonkwo’s motherland?
a) Mbaino
b) Mbuto
c) Mbanta
d) Mantra

Q. What holy animal does Okonkwo’s clan suspect the Christians have killed and eaten?
a) A locust
b) A python
c) A monkey
d) A tortoise

Q. What is the name of the first missionary who comes to Umuofia?
a) Mr. Brown
b) Reverend Smith
c) Mr. Jones
d) Missionary Man