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Chinua Achebe

Things Fall Apart

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1958

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Chapters 1 - 3

1. What best describes Okonkwo’s attitude toward his father Unoka?

A) He believes his father is a powerful leader who is worthy of respect.

B) He believes his father is one of the wisest men in his community.

C) He believes his father is lazy and pitiful.

D) He’s never met his father.

2. What is Okonkwo’s ethnicity?

A) Igbo/Ibo

B) Yoruba

C) Hausa

D) Ijaw

3. How did Okonkwo distinguish himself and bring honor to his people 20 years ago?

A) by leading an army to victory in a battle against a rival clan

B) by driving Christian missionaries out of his community

C) by defeating Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match

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