Things Fall Apart: ch. 1-4

What made Okonkwo famous when he was younger?

• having the largest farm

• beating a famous wrestler

• having the most wives

• being the wisest elder

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is Okonkwo ashamed of his father, Unoka?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which food is a sign of manliness and propersity?

• potatoes

• beets

• plantains

• yams

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What has Okonkwo done to establish himself as successful? Check all that apply.

• He is a successful yam farmer.

• He has three wives.

• He has many sons.

• He has earned two titles within his tribe.

• He is a great muscian.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why does Ikemefuna leave his tribe and go to live with Okonkwo?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What upsets Okonwko most about his son, Nwoye?

• He looks like Okonkwo's father.

• He shows signs of laziness.

• He is violent.

• He is very unruly.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why doesn't Okonkwo show affection for his family?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does Okonwko do during the Week of Peace that gets him into trouble with his clan?

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5