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Which of the following is NOT a work by Chinua Achebe?
Which of the following is NOT a work by Chinua Achebe?
- Arrow of God
- Girls at War and Other Stories
- A Man of the People
- Hopes and Impediments: Selected Essays (correct)
Where is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published?
Where is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published?
- New York (correct)
- Toronto
- London
- Sydney
Which publishing company is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published by?
Which publishing company is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published by?
- Reed Consumer Books
- Doubleday
- Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc. (correct)
- Heinemann Educational Books, Ltd.
What is the name of the glossary included in the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart'?
What is the name of the glossary included in the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart'?
Which genre does 'Things Fall Apart' belong to?
Which genre does 'Things Fall Apart' belong to?
During the two days after the death of Ikemefuna, Okonkwo did not eat any food. Instead, he consumed a lot of palm wine. How did this affect his appearance?
During the two days after the death of Ikemefuna, Okonkwo did not eat any food. Instead, he consumed a lot of palm wine. How did this affect his appearance?
Why did Nwoye slip out of the hut when Okonkwo called him to sit with him?
Why did Nwoye slip out of the hut when Okonkwo called him to sit with him?
How did Okonkwo feel physically after not eating for two days?
How did Okonkwo feel physically after not eating for two days?
What did Okonkwo's second wife, Ekwefi, prepare for him on the third day?
What did Okonkwo's second wife, Ekwefi, prepare for him on the third day?
How did Ezinma react when she brought the food to Okonkwo?
How did Ezinma react when she brought the food to Okonkwo?
Study Notes
'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe
- The Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' is published in New York.
- The Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' is published by Anchor Books.
- The glossary included in the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' is titled "Glossary of Igbo Words and Phrases".
- 'Things Fall Apart' belongs to the novel genre.
Character Analysis
- Okonkwo did not eat for two days after the death of Ikemefuna and instead consumed a lot of palm wine, which made him look swollen and sleepy.
- Nwoye slipped out of the hut when Okonkwo called him to sit with him because he was afraid of his father.
- Okonkwo felt physically weak and lethargic after not eating for two days.
- Ekwefi, Okonkwo's second wife, prepared a meal of yams and vegetables for him on the third day.
- Ezinma reacted with concern and affection when she brought the food to Okonkwo, showing her empathy towards her father.
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Test your knowledge on Chinua Achebe's iconic novel "Things Fall Apart" with this quiz! Explore the themes, characters, and plot of this influential literary work. Challenge yourself and see how well you know this classic piece of African literature.
