Test Review 1, Second Coming and TFA Ch. 11-19

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What is the emotional state of Okonkwo as he begins life among his mother's people?

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Unenthusiastic and defeated.

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Who wrote the poem 'The Second Coming'?

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W.B. Yeats.

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What cycle does Yeats describe in 'The Second Coming'?

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The cycle of order and growth followed by chaos and death, then order and growth.

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Why does Chielo take Ezinma?

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Because the God Agbala wanted to see his daughter Ezinma.

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What does the line 'while all about it reel shadows of the indignant desert birds' suggest?

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The animals sense a change for the worse.

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What is the significance of the character Okonkwo in 'Things Fall Apart'?

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He represents traditional Igbo society and its struggles against colonial influences.

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What themes are explored in 'The Second Coming'?

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Chaos, change, and the cyclical nature of history.

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How does the character of Ezinma influence Okonkwo's perception of masculinity?

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Ezinma is the daughter he wishes he had as a son, challenging his views on gender roles.

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What does the term 'gyre' refer to in Yeats' poem?

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A spiral or cycle representing the historical process and the movement of time.

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What role does the God Agbala play in 'Things Fall Apart'?

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Agbala is a deity that represents the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Igbo people.