Things Fall Apart

Reread paragraph 6 of Things Fall Apart. What does paragraph 6 suggest most clearly about Unoka's personality?

• He grew more amusing as he got older.

• He was finally forced to work for his livelihood.

• He was seen as more of a burden to those around him.

• He lost his ability to talk people into lending him money.

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From the evidence in paragraph 6, what inference can you make most clearly about Okonkwo's childhood?

• Okonkwo grew up eager to follow in his father's footsteps.

• Okonkwo felt ashamed of his father's lifestyle.

• Okonkwo vowed to repay his father's many debts.

• Okonkwo was thing and weak from lack of food.

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Which of these selections best describes Okonkwo?

• He is well-known for his physical strength and temper.

• He is remembered only for his victory twenty years before.

• He was a lazy and uncaring father.

• Despite his poverty, he cared dearly for his son.

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Which of these selections best describes Okonkwo's opinion of his father?

• Okonkwo admires his father's physical strength.

• Okonkwo is jealous of his father's physical strength.

• Okonkwo thinks his father was a failure.

• Okonkwo mourns his father's death.

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Discuss the theme of tradition versus change in 'Things Fall Apart' and how it impacts the characters and plot of the novel.

• The theme of tradition versus change in 'Things Fall Apart' leads to a happy ending for all characters

• The theme of tradition versus change in 'Things Fall Apart' has no impact on the characters or plot

• The theme of tradition versus change in 'Things Fall Apart' impacts the characters by highlighting their struggles to adapt to shifting cultural norms and influences the plot by driving conflicts and ultimately leading to tragic outcomes.

• The characters in 'Things Fall Apart' easily embrace change without any struggle

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Which of the following is NOT a theme in Things Fall Apart?

• gender roles

• power

• storytelling

• coming of age

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What role does the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves play in the plot of "Things Fall Apart"?

• It advises on agricultural practices.

• It decrees that Ikemefuna must be killed, affecting Okonkwo's fate.

• It predicts the arrival of Europeans.

• It serves as a place for community gatherings.

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Discuss the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart' in relation to the events in these chapters.

• The title 'Things Fall Apart' represents the success and prosperity of the community

• The title 'Things Fall Apart' refers to the construction of new buildings in the village

• The title 'Things Fall Apart' symbolizes the unity and strength of the Igbo people

• The title 'Things Fall Apart' signifies the collapse and breakdown of traditional Igbo society and culture in the face of colonialism.

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In "Things Fall Apart," how is the character Ezinma unique compared to other children in the village?

• She is educated by missionaries.

• She is considered an ogbanje, or a child who repeatedly dies and returns to life.

• She is the only child of Okonkwo.

• She leads the children in local games and stories.

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What is the significance of the Week of Peace in Igbo culture as depicted in "Things Fall Apart"?

• It is a time for personal reflection and forgiveness.

• It is a period when no work is done, and people feast.

• It is a sacred time when no violence is permitted, ensuring the favor of the earth goddess.

• It is a preparation period for the coming of war.