Question 1

Which of the following words means 'having a worn or tired appearance'?

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haggard

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prowess

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plaintive

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mirth

Question 2

What does the word 'plaintive' mean?

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expressing sorrow or melancholy

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bold and daring

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carefree

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full of joy

Question 3

Which of the following words means 'a feeling of amusement or laughter'?

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mirth

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capricious

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meagre

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abomination

Question 4

What does the term 'prowess' refer to?

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skill or expertise in a particular area

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a physical ailment

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a state of confusion

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lack of ability

Question 5

What does the word 'capricious' mean?

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given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

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calm and collected

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determined and consistent

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predictable and steady

Question 6

What does 'idleness' refer to?

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the state of being inactive or doing nothing

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constant activity

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diligent focus

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productive work

Question 7

What does 'incipient' mean?

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beginning to exist or appear

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late stage

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completely nonexistent

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fully developed

Question 8

What is the meaning of 'abomination'?

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something that causes disgust or hatred

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a source of joy

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a kind of blessing

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a minor issue

Question 9

What does the word 'meagre' mean?

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lacking in quantity or quality

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excessively large

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abundant and rich

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sufficient and ample

Question 10

Which word describes a state of being very thin or lacking in substance?

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meagre

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mirth

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plaintive

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haggard

Question 11

Which proverb in Things Fall Apart illustrates the idea that one must take responsibility for their actions?

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The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself

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If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together

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When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to the branches

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A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning

Question 12

What proverb from Things Fall Apart emphasizes the importance of following one's instincts and wisdom?

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The frog does not jump in the daytime for nothing

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Actions speak louder than words

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You can’t teach an old dog new tricks

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Don't count your chickens before they hatch

Question 13

Which proverb in Things Fall Apart speaks to the importance of unity in overcoming challenges?

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The load of one person is not heavy

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Blood is thicker than water

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

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A friend in need is a friend indeed

Question 14

Which proverb in Things Fall Apart highlights the consequences of neglecting important responsibilities?

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The fly that does not listen follows the corpse into the grave

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All is fair in love and war

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A penny saved is a penny earned

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Fortune favors the bold

Question 15

In Things Fall Apart, which proverb reflects the idea that everyone in a community has a role to play?

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When there is a lot of food, the stomach is not full

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Birds of a feather flock together

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A rolling stone gathers no moss

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Out of sight, out of mind

Question 16

Which proverb in Things Fall Apart emphasizes the value of patience and perseverance?

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He who learns, teaches

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You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs

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The early bird catches the worm

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Time and tide wait for no man

Question 17

Which proverb in Things Fall Apart speaks to the idea that actions can have unforeseen consequences?

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The man who uses force is afraid of reasoning

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A stitch in time saves nine

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Don't put all your eggs in one basket

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Two heads are better than one

Question 18

Which proverb from Things Fall Apart captures the idea that wisdom comes with age and experience?

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The old woman advised the young one to take the path of her mother

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Better late than never

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You cannot eat your cake and have it too

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Where there is a will, there is a way

Question 19

What proverb does Okonkwo believe in that demonstrates his fear of weakness and his desire to be strong?

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The man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself

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He who runs away lives to fight another day

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A child is not a horse

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You can’t climb a tree with a lit fire in your hand

Question 20

Which proverb is mentioned in Things Fall Apart to reflect the importance of communal effort and unity?

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Many hands make light work

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All that glitters is not gold

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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Too many cooks spoil the broth

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