Dead Men's Path

Who wrote Dead Men's Path?

• Virginia Woolf

• Chinua Achebe

• George Orwel

• James Joyce

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the significance of the path to the villagers?

• A bond between life and the afterlife

• It connects the villagers to the local market

• The village elders like to walk on the path

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Obi’s opinion about the footpath that goes through the school? Click all that apply.

• wants it to be moved because it spoils the school's view.

• does not want local people outside the school using it.

• wanted to discuss the use of the path with the village priest.

• believes the path and its use represent "backward" (incorrect) beliefs of the past.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main conflict in the story?

• The school is too old and can't be modernized

• The path has been closed and the villagers can't use it any longer

• Nancy Obi wants to plant flowers and the villagers do not like flowers

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who came to to talk to Mr. Obi about the closing of the path?

• His wife

• The villagers

• The Priest

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Michael Obi and the priest have a disagreement about the path, which external conflict is being demonstrated?

• man vs. nature

• man vs. society

• man vs. man

• man vs. supernatural

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the protagonist of 'Dead Men's Path'?

• Michael Obi

• Nancy Obi

• The Priest

• The Villagers

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is Michael Obi's position at the school?

• Teacher

• Principal

• Caretaker

• Student

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the main theme of 'Dead Men's Path'?

• Tradition vs. Modernity

• Love and Betrayal

• War and Peace

• Friendship

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Michael Obi want to do with the school?

• Demolish it

• Modernize it

• Sell it

• Close it

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3