Things Fall Apart Ch 1

How does the story of "throwing Amalinze the Cat" shape our view of Okonkwo?

• Okonkwo is known for throwing things, especially for throwing in the towel, or giving up.
• This accomplishment brought great pride to Okonkwo, who became very conceited (cocky) because of it.
• This fight explains why the people are so afraid of Okonkwo
• Amalinze the Cat is one of Okonkwo's greatest enemies that he will have to defeat later on.

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Unoka, Okonkwo’s father, died ten years ago. Why is he described as a failure? How might he influence Okonkwo?

• Unoka is too kind and that causes people to walk all over him. Okonkwo wants to be stronger so people don't take advantage.
• He doesn't influence Okonkwo at all because he is dead.
• Unoka died too soon. Okonkwo has forgotten about him, but keeps the memories alive.
• Unoka doesn't pay back his debts and doesn't work. Okonkwo probably doesn't want to be like him.

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Explain the Ibo proverb “...if a child washed his hands, he could eat with kings.”

• If you keep your hands clean and sanitary, then you will be able to be invited to the castle for a feast.
• If a child took care of himself when he was younger, then he would be treated better by others.
• If you take care of your business and responsibilities, you will be successful.
• If you have good practices, you will be noticed by the king himself.

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Things Fall Apart was written by?

• Nelson Mandela
• William Shakespeare
• Chinua Achebe
• Wole Soyinka

The main character of the story is named

• Kunta Kinte
• Unoka
• Ikemefuna
• Okonkwo 

What crop does Okonkwo grow?

• Apples
• Yams
• Watermelon
• Beans

What are two things the main character has done to keep his own reputation safe?

• Bought a farm
• Killed a giant
• Owned an entire village
• Became a great wrestler and a wealthy/successful farmer

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How did Okonkwo build his fortune?

• Okonkwo built his fortune alone as a sharecropper
• His wives gave him the money to start farming
• Unoka gives him the money to raise his crops
• An angel comes and gives him seeds

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How does Okonkwo begin his wealth?

• He robs other villages
• He asks a wealthy clansman to give him 400 seed yams
• He kills a man
• He marries into a wealth family

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What is Okonkwo's greatest fear

• Not having more sons
• Not having more wives
• Not buying a title
• Being like his father Unoka

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