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What is one major theme of Things Fall Apart?

• Modern technology vs. tradition

• The conflict between colonialism and traditional culture

• Rise of communism in Africa

• Women's role in modern society

What cultural practice is commonly shown in Things Fall Apart?

• Western democracy

• Igbo tribal customs

• Islamic pilgrimage

• Hindu festivals

In Things Fall Apart, what does the arrival of the colonizers symbolize?

• The growth of agriculture

• The shift from youth to adulthood

• The clash between old and new worlds

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

Which best describes Okonkwo’s character?

• Peaceful and forgiving

• Traditional and fearful of change

• Indifferent and lazy

• Talkative and humorous

What literary device is used when Okonkwo's downfall reflects the fall of his culture?

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Allegory

Why is it important to relate literary themes to real-world experiences?

• To memorize facts

• To make reading more difficult

• To understand different perspectives and values

• To identify spelling mistakes

A student connects the theme of cultural loss in Things Fall Apart to the struggles of Indigenous groups today. What thinking skill is being used?

• Remembering

• Applying

• Understanding

• Analyzing

Which central idea from African literature can be connected to global issues today?

• Tribal games

• Resistance to oppression

• Royal weddings

• Superstitions

Which theme in Things Fall Apart can encourage discussions about social justice?

• Hospitality

• Weather patterns

• Cultural displacement and identity

• Folktales and legends

What real-world example best matches the idea of cultural heritage loss?

• Watching cartoons

• Reading comic books

• Urban development destroying indigenous lands

• Using social media