Things Fall Apart, Ch. 1 - 2

Why is Okonkwo's defeat of Amalinze the Cat such a great achievement?

• The Cat was known as the greatest warrior in the region.
• No one though Okonkwo could outrun Amalinze the Cat.
• The Cat was the greatest wrestler in the region and was unbeaten for seven years.
• Amalinze the Cat is the ruler of  the Ibo.

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What is the harmattan?

• A dry wind that blows across West Africa from the north.
• The currency used for the Ibo
• The banking system  the Ibo used to save money
• The name of the Ibo national anthem

Why does Unoka sing to the kites?

• No one, but the kites, can stand Unoka's singing.
• Unoka loves to sing a welcome to the birds, kites, who return to the village from their long journey south.
• He sings to them because the kites pay him to sing to them.
• The kites force Unoka to sing to them.

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What is the meaning of the proverb, "He who brings kola brings life"? (page 5)

• Everyone likes kola because it brings life to the parties.
• Kola nuts are regarded as money to the Ibo.
• The kola nut is a symbol of hospitality and friendship.
• Without kola, there would be no life.

Why is Okonkwo ashamed of his father?

• He is ashamed because his father sings to the kites.
• His father has no titles and was deeplyin debt when he died.
• His father always avoided battles.
• His father is deformed and is lazy.

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Why is Ikemefuna offered to the village of Umuofia?

• Ikemefuna committed a crime in Mbaino.
• Ikemefuna is offered to Umuofia by Mbaino as compensation in order to avoid war.
• Okonkwo wanted Ikemefuna as his slave.
• There wasn't enough food in Mbaino, so Ikemefuna was offered to Umuofia

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Who is a leader in the community?

• Unoka
• Okonkwo
• Ikemefuna
• Umuofia

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Why does Unoka enjoy playing music for the egwugwu?

• He enjoys eatiang and drinking at the feasts.
• He gets paid.
• People ask him for his autograph.
• He is hoping to be televised.

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Who is a leader in the community?

• Unoka
• Okonkwo
• Ikemefuna

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What does Unoka do with his money?

• He buys land and seeds to plant.
• He buys another wife.
• He saves all his money.
• Unoka buys gourds of palm wine and drinks with his neighbors.

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