Things Fall Apart Chapters 1 - 8

The protagonist in the novel is

• Okonkwo
• Nwoye
• Unoka
• Nwakibie 

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The "king crop" in the novel is 

• Beans
• Cassava
• Kola Nut
• Yams

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How do you know that Okonkwo has gained a lot of respect in his village?

• He has three wives, two barns full of yams, and two titles. 
• He doesn't have to pay to get into wrestling matches.
• He rides a horse to village meetings.
• He is called Agbala

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How did Okonkwo get his start as a farmer?

• He inherited his father's farm.
• He conquered an enemies farm.
• He borrowed seed yams from a village elder.
• He learned how to farm from George and Lennie. 

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What is Okonkwo's biggest fear?

• Dying
• Not being the lord of the clan
• Losing a wrestling match
• Being like his father

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In what ways are Okonkwo and Unoka foil characters of each other? Hint: Foil characters are characters who have opposite traits.

• Okonkwo is tall, fat, and hairy. Unoka is short, skinny, and hairless.

• Okonkwo is lazy and unprepared for everything. Unoka is hardworking and always prepared.

• Okonkwo is industrious, successful, and respected. Unoka is lazy, a failure, and largely unhonored.

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Okonkwo is ruled by what fear?

• The fear of losing his wives and children

• The fear of becoming like his father

• The fear of having to leave his village

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What is the only emotion Okonkwo will allow himself to show?

• Affection

• Sadness

• Joy

• Anger

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Why does Okonkwo join in the killing of Ikemefuna?

• He does not want to appear disloyal to Umuofia.

• He does not want to upset the gods.

• He secretly hates Ikemefuna.

• He does not want to appear weak.

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Which TWO events contribute to a "snapping" inside of Nwoye?

• Hearing twins crying in the forest, and the killing of Ikemefuna

• Hearing Ikemefuna's cry of death, and knowing that his father thinks he is weak

• The killing of Ikemefuna, and knowing that his father thinks he is weak

• Knowing that he is thought of as weak, and hearing twins crying in the forest

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