Things Fall Apart Chapters 13-15 Practice

Okonkwo killed Ezeudu's son

• by accident

• to avoid his fate

• out of anger

• out of fear

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the Ibo tradition, the motherland is seen as a place of

• strength

• weakness

• refuge

• punishment

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Uchendu's attitude toward Okonkwo is one of

• shame

• regret

• pride

• acceptance

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

As he begins life among his mother's people, Okonkwo is

• angry and vengeful

• unenthusiastic and defeated

• powerless and ostracized

• humble and grateful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What was Okonkwo's attitude towards starting a new life and building a new home?

• He felt tired and without passion.
• He felt his youth returning.
• He felt thankful and blessed.
• He felt angry and violent.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Okonkwo flee from his village after the tragedy?

• Because he was scared the fate of his friend's son would soon happen to him.
• Because he thought his village was cursed.
• Because he had accidentally committed a crime against the earth goddess.
• Because he felt trapped by responsibilities.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When would Okonkwo return to Umuofia?

• 3 years
• never
• 10 years
• 7 years

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Okonkwo's uncle remind him of the saying "Mother is Supreme"?

• To remind him that he was only a guest in the land where he was staying.
• To make him feel guilty for never visiting his mother while she was alive.
• To remind him that he was superior to his wives.
• To encourage him to stop being sad and take care of his family so he could return to the fatherland.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

The name “Nneka,” or “Mother is Supreme,” is a common name among the Igbo people because a mother’s nurturing love is respected.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did Okonkwo think the men of that village were fools?

• Because they drank too much.
• Because they were lazy.
• Because they didn't pay attention to the warning.
• Because they couldn't protect themselves.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3