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What event do you think does the end of Chapter 8 of Things Fall Apart hint towards
A war between Umuofia and a neighboring Clan
The arrival of diseases such as Leprosy into Umuofia
The arrival of Europeans into Umuofia
Okonkwo's family abandoning him after Ikemefuna's death
2
What happens in Chapter 2 of Things Fall Apart?
Harry and Ron take the train to Hogwarts
We learn about Ikemefuna, the sacrificed child, who will stay with Okonkwo
We find out that another village is sacrificing a boy to Umuofia
Okonkwo decides to move to Australia
3
Things Fall Apart takes place where?
Africa
Middle Ages
Greece/Rome
Middle East
4
What happens in Chapter 1 of Things Fall Apart?
A nuclear melt-down occurs, wiping out 95% of humankind
We learn about the main character, Okonkwo, and his father, Unoka
We are introduced to the main characters: Harry Potter, and his friend, Ron
We learn about the story's setting, in Ibo-land, pre-colonial Nigeria
5
Who dies in Chapter 7 of Things Fall Apart?
Unoka
Ezinma
Ogbuefi Ezeudu
Ikemefuna
6
What happens in Chapter 8-9 of Things Fall Apart?
Ezinma gets sick
We learn about Ekwefi's struggles with her previous pregnancies/children
Ikemefuna rises from the dead, and attempts to kill Okonkwo
Okonkwo feels guilt for killing Ikemefuna
7
In Chapter 1 of Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo beats _____ in a ________.
Amalinze; swimming match
Amalinze; wrestling match
Nwoye; skating contest
Unoka; arm wrestling match
8
What was the main theme of Chapter 8 of Things Fall Apart?
Struggle between Change and Tradition
Okonkwo's conflict with his family and Obierika
Internal Conflict of Okonkwo after Ikemefuna's death
Struggle against nature and poverty
9
In Things Fall Apart, Achebe uses figurative language, literary devices, terms, and proverbs.
False
True
10
___________ is celebrated in Chapter 5 of Things Fall Apart.
Feast of the New Moon
Rite of Passage Festival
Feast of the New Yam
Betrothal Feast
11
What happens in Chapter 7 of Things Fall Apart?
Okonkwo kills Ikemefuna
Nwoye kills Ikemefuna
Ikemefuna is sentenced to be sacrificed by the clan
Okonkwo leaves the village
12
What happens in Chapter 4-5 of Things Fall Apart?
We learn that Nwoye is a secret spy for the European Missionaries.
We learn that the Ibo culture is being threatened by European settlers.
Okonkwo behaves aggressively towards his wives.
Okonkwo's farm is a complete failure.
13
At the end of chapter 8 in Things Fall Apart, white people are introduced as:
rumors of having horns and weapons
colorless as chalk and missing toes
men who travel in large ships to Umuofia
angry, selfish people
14
___________ is celebrated in Chapter 5 of Things Fall Apart.
Feast of the New Moon
Rite of Passage Festival
Betrothal Feast
Feast of the New Yam
15
What happens in Chapter 6 of Things Fall Apart?
A giant birthday party for Okonkwo
Ekwefi dies
Nwoye dies
A big wrestling match
16
Things fall apart is written by
Wendy Wren
Chinua Achebe
Ngugi Thiongo
William Wordsworth
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What are possible themes for Things Fall Apart?
Change can occur both naturally or forced.
Immigrant contributions often go unappreciated in society
The danger of a single story
The struggles of human nature
