Why did Okonkwo flee from his village after the tragedy?

Because he had accidentally committed a crime against the earth goddess.

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 felt trapped by responsibilities.

What was Okonkwo's attitude towards starting a new life and building a new home?

He felt tired and without passion.

Why did Okonkwo's uncle remind him of the saying "Mother is Supreme"?

To encourage him to stop being sad and take care of his family so he could return to the fatherland.

To remind him that he was only a guest in the land where he was staying.

To make him feel guilty for never visiting his mother while she was alive.

To remind him that he was superior to his wives.

What did Okonkwo learned had happened to a neighboring village?

It had been wiped out by white men.

It had been washed away in a hurricane.

It had been possessed by the evil spirits.

It was challenging Umuofia to war.

Why did Mother Kite say they could eat the chick but not the duckling?

Because the chick's mother got angry but the duckling's mother was silent.

Because the chick wasn't considered sacred but the duckling was.

Because the chick would taste better than the duckling.

Because the chick was ill and the duckling was healthy.

Why did Okonkwo think the men of that village were fools?

Because they didn't pay attention to the warning.

Because they couldn't protect themselves.

What did Okonkwo's friend bring to him?

Money from the profit of his yams.

Some vegetables from his garden.

Some weapons he had left behind.

A message that he needed to come home.

How did Obierika he want Okonkwo to repay him?

By killing one of his sons or killing himself.

By giving him one of his wives.

What was Okonkwo's response?

He said he wouldn't talk about thanking him anymore.

He said he would have to sleep on it.

He told his friend to refrain from doing anymore favors for him.

What does the old man at the end of Chapter 19 fear for the younger generation?

The social bond within the group is breaking down.

The English coming to the area and changing their culture.

The new generation's kids are ugly .

What happened to the Abame clan? (Ch 15)

They were slaughtered by the English.

They mysteriously left their homeland.

They won the powerball and moved to Dubai

What is the role of the Court Messengers?

They bring people of the clan to trial for crimes against the English and their allies.

They send important mail to the English.

They perform tricks to entertain the District Commissioner

They provide information to fellow clansmen throughout all the clans.

The first converts from the clan were known as efulefu, which means that they...(Ch16)

Worthless, empty men who had no title

Men and women who were physically disabled.

What did Okonkwo do to thank Mbanta for having him and his family join th em the past seven yea rs? (Ch 19)

Had a feast for the people of Mbanta.

Gave them a large amount of palm wine.

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45 sec • 1 pt

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

A creation myth

A legend

A narrative

A proverb

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is "Ogbu-agali-odu"?

A common African food.

An evil essence.

A common African greeting.

The God of the moon.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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45 sec • 1 pt

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.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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45 sec • 1 pt

What tragedy occurred at the funeral of the great warrior "Ezeudu"?

Ezeudu's 16 year old son killed himself.

Okonkwo's gun exploded and killed the son.

The evil spirits took Ezeudu's son away.

Ezeudu's son died in a fire.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

The God Agbala

The tortoise

Nwoye

Okonkwo

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Things Fall Apart 11-19

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

What does Ekwefi do when Ezinma is taken?

What is "Ogbu-agali-odu"?

Why does Chielo take Ezinma?

What are the village people celebrating in chapter 12?

What tragedy occurred at the funeral of the great warrior "Ezeudu"?

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

Why did Okonkwo flee from his village after the tragedy?

What was Okonkwo's attitude towards starting a new life and building a new home?

What was the name of the homeland of Okonkwo's mother's kinsmen? (where he fled to with his wives and children)?

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