Marriage Is a Private Affair by Chinua Achebe

What is the reason Nnaemeka hesitates to tell his father about his engagement?

• He is not sure if he wants to marry the girl

• He wants to surprise his father when he visits home

• He is afraid of his father's reaction

• He is unsure if his father will be happy about it

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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 is Nene's reaction when Nnaemeka expresses his concern about his father's objection?

• She is surprised and disagrees with him

• She is angry and confrontational

• She is indifferent and doesn't care

• She is understanding and supportive

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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 is the main reason for Nnaemeka's father's objection to his marriage?

• The girl is not educated

• The girl is a teacher

• The girl is not from their tribe

• The girl is not a Christian

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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 is the reaction of Nnaemeka's father when he learns about Nnaemeka's engagement to Nene?

• He is understanding and accepts their decision

• He is happy and supportive

• He is furious and refuses to accept Nene

• He is indifferent and doesn't care

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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

How do the people in Nnaemeka's village react to his marriage to Nene?

• They are hostile and unwelcoming

• They are curious and want to know more

• They are indifferent and don't care

• They are supportive and accepting

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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 is the reaction of Nnaemeka's father when he receives a letter from his son (after Nnaemeka marries Nene) wanting to come and visit him?

• He is understanding and agrees to the visit

• He is indifferent and doesn't care

• He is happy and excited to see his grandsons

• He is angry and refuses to allow the visit

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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 is the main reason for Nnaemeka's father's change of heart towards his grandsons visiting?

• He is pressured by the people in the village

• He feels remorse and fear of dying without making it up to them

• He is influenced by a religious sermon

• He realizes the importance of family and reconciliation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

How do the people in Nnaemeka's village eventually react to Nene after some time?

• They remain curious and cautious

• They continue to be hostile and unwelcoming

• They gradually accept and befriend her

• They become indifferent and don't care

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the overall theme of the story 'Marriage Is a Private Affair'?

• The power of love and forgiveness

• The conflict between generations and cultural differences

• The struggle for acceptance and belonging

• The importance of traditional values and customs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the rain and thunderstorm in the story?

• It reflects the changing seasons and the passage of time

• It signifies the clash of traditional and modern beliefs

• It represents the unpredictability of life and relationships

• It symbolizes the emotional turmoil of the characters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2