10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a work by Chinua Achebe?
Hopes and Impediments: Selected Essays
Where is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published?
New York
Which publishing company is the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart' published by?
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
What is the name of the glossary included in the Anchor Books edition of 'Things Fall Apart'?
Aigboje Higo
Which genre does 'Things Fall Apart' belong to?
Fiction
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?
His eyes became red and fierce
Why did Nwoye slip out of the hut when Okonkwo called him to sit with him?
He was afraid of Okonkwo
How did Okonkwo feel physically after not eating for two days?
He felt weak and his legs could hardly carry him
What did Okonkwo's second wife, Ekwefi, prepare for him on the third day?
Roasted plantains with slices of oil-bean and fish
How did Ezinma react when she brought the food to Okonkwo?
She mentioned that he hadn't eaten for two days
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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