Things Fall Apart Chapters 20-22

How does Okonkwo's character develop in Chapters 20-22 of "Things Fall Apart"?

• He becomes more accepting of the changes in his village.

• He becomes increasingly frustrated and resistant to change.

• He decides to join the missionaries.

• He becomes indifferent to the events around him.

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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

Which theme is most prominently explored in Chapters 20-22?

• The power of love and family.

• The conflict between tradition and change.

• The importance of education.

• The inevitability of fate.

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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 does the arrival of the missionaries symbolize in these chapters?

• The end of the Igbo culture.

• The beginning of a new era of prosperity.

• The clash between different belief systems.

• The unity of different cultures.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Chinua Achebe use imagery to depict the changes in Umuofia in these chapters?

• By describing the lush landscapes.

• By illustrating the construction of new buildings and roads.

• By focusing on the traditional ceremonies.

• By highlighting the natural disasters.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Evaluate the narrative structure of Chapters 20-22. How does it contribute to the overall story?

• It provides a resolution to the main conflict.

• It introduces new characters and subplots.

• It builds tension leading to the climax.

• It offers a flashback to earlier events.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Discuss the cultural context of the Igbo society as depicted in these chapters. What aspect is most emphasized?

• The economic prosperity of the Igbo people.

• The religious beliefs and practices.

• The political alliances with neighboring tribes.

• The educational system.

How does Okonkwo's reaction to the changes in Umuofia reflect broader societal issues?

• It shows the acceptance of new ideas.

• It highlights the struggle between modernity and tradition.

• It demonstrates the benefits of cultural exchange.

• It reveals the importance of individualism.

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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

Identify a motif present in Chapters 20-22 and its significance.

• The motif of water, symbolizing life and renewal.

• The motif of fire, representing destruction and anger.

• The motif of darkness, indicating ignorance and fear.

• The motif of animals, symbolizing freedom and wildness.

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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

Make a text-to-world connection based on the events in Chapters 20-22. Which modern issue does it relate to?

• The impact of globalization on indigenous cultures.

• The rise of digital technology.

• The importance of environmental conservation.

• The spread of infectious diseases.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What is the significance of the title "Things Fall Apart" in the context of Chapters 20-22?

• It refers to the physical destruction of the village.

• It signifies the breakdown of traditional social structures.

• It highlights the collapse of the natural environment.

• It indicates the failure of the protagonist's personal life.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9