TFA Ch. 6-9 Quiz

Which character is known for their strict adherence to tradition and is often seen as a symbol of masculinity in the novel?

• Nwoye

• Okonkwo

• Ikemefuna

• Unoka

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Chapter 5, what event is being celebrated in Umuofia, which highlights the community's cultural practices?

• The New Yam Festival

• The Harvest Festival

• The Wrestling Match

• The Rain Dance

Why is Okonkwo disappointed in his son Nwoye?

• Nwoye is not interested in farming.

• Nwoye lacks traditional masculinity.

• Nwoye is too rebellious.

• Nwoye is not intelligent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the novel, what is the significance of finding an iyi-uwa?

• It ensures a bountiful harvest.

• It breaks the cycle of an ogbanje child's death and rebirth.

• It brings wealth to the family.

• It protects the village from invaders.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is an ogbanje in the context of the novel?

• A spirit that brings good fortune.

• A child who repeatedly dies and returns to its mother to be reborn.

• A type of traditional Igbo dance.

• A sacred animal worshipped by the Igbo people.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does the swarm of locusts represent in the novel?

• A rare and celebrated event.

• A sign of impending disaster.

• A symbol of abundance and prosperity.

• A warning from the gods.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the wrestling match in Chapter 6 serve as a symbol in the novel?

• It represents the struggle between tradition and change.

• It highlights the importance of physical strength in Igbo culture.

• It symbolizes the conflict between different clans.

• It serves as a metaphor for Okonkwo's internal battles.

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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 is the primary reason for Okonkwo's fear of being perceived as weak?

• His father's failure and lack of success.

• His desire to be a respected elder in the community.

• His ambition to become the village chief.

• His fear of losing his wealth.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Chapter 8, how does Okonkwo's behavior after Ikemefuna's death reveal his internal struggle?

• He becomes more affectionate towards his family.

• He isolates himself and refuses to eat.

• He seeks counsel from the Oracle.

• He immediately remarries to distract himself.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the breaking of the kola nut symbolize in Igbo culture, as depicted in the novel?

• The beginning of a new year.

• The end of a conflict.

• The establishment of peace and hospitality.

• The initiation of a marriage proposal.