Things Fall Apart 11-13

How does Okonkwo react to Ezinma's trip with the priestess?

• He is angry.
• He is pleased.
• He doesn't care.
• He is anxious.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What are the village people celebrating in chapter 12?

• The engagement of Okonkwo's friend's daughter.  Her "uri".
• The safe return of Ezinma.
• The harvest of the yams.
• The Feast of the Hills and the Caves.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Who relieved Ekwefi of her fears as she sat outside of the cave waiting for her daughter?

• The God Agbala
• The tortoise
• Nwoye
• Okonkwo

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.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When would Okonkwo return to Umuofia?

• 3 years
• never
• 10 years
• 7 years

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What best describes the story of the tortoise that Ekwefi told Ezinma?

• An allegory
• A legend
• A narrative
• A proverb

In Ekwefi's story, are the birds able to get even with the tortoise?

• Yes 
• No

Why does Chielo take Ezinma?

• Because Okonkwo beat Ezinma.
• Because Chielo missed her own daughter.
• Because the God Agbala wanted to see his daughter Ezinma.
• Because Ekwefi owed Chielo something.

What does Ekwefi do when Ezinma is taken?

• She cries for 30 days.
• She blames it on Okonkwo.
• She focuses her attention on the house.
• She follows Chielo.

The groom’s family were thought to be behaving like men if they brought a generous amount of what item?

• It was yam seeds.
• It was palm-wine.
• It was kola nuts.
• It was cowry shells.