Things Fall Apart Introduction

In "Things Fall Apart," how is the character Ezinma unique compared to other children in the village?

• She is educated by missionaries.

• She is considered an ogbanje, or a child who repeatedly dies and returns to life.

• She is the only child of Okonkwo.

• She leads the children in local games and stories.

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How does the introduction of Western education affect the younger generation in part 2 of the novel?

• It leads to a growing interest in leaving the village to pursue opportunities in cities.

• It causes a significant divide between the younger and older generations due to differing beliefs and values.

• It has no noticeable effect on the younger generation, as they remain deeply rooted in traditional Igbo culture.

• It encourages the younger generation to challenge the authority of the elders and seek reforms within the society.

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In what country does Things Fall Apart take place?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Africa

• Chad

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The title Things Fall Apart is taken from a poem by

• Alfred Lord Tennyson

• Joseph Conrad

• William Butler Yeats

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What is the name of Okonkwo’s motherland?

• Mbaino

• Mbutu

• Mbanta

• Mantra

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Who wrote the novel "things fall apart"

• Deon Meyer

• Zakes Mda

• Chinua Achebe

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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From the evidence in paragraph 6, what inference can you make most clearly about Okonkwo's childhood?

• Okonkwo grew up eager to follow in his father's footsteps.

• Okonkwo felt ashamed of his father's lifestyle.

• Okonkwo vowed to repay his father's many debts.

• Okonkwo was thing and weak from lack of food.

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Which of these selections best describes Okonkwo?

• He is well-known for his physical strength and temper.

• He is remembered only for his victory twenty years before.

• He was a lazy and uncaring father.

• Despite his poverty, he cared dearly for his son.

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What is the primary theme introduced in the beginning of 'Things Fall Apart'?

• A) The clash between traditional Igbo society and colonial forces

• B) The importance of family and kinship

• C) The role of women in Igbo society

• D) The significance of agriculture in Igbo culture

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Which character is introduced as the protagonist in the introduction of 'Things Fall Apart'?

• A) Nwoye

• B) Ikemefuna

• C) Okonkwo

• D) Unoka

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