Things Fallin
More things Fallin
Context of Composition
Random
English Class
100
When was the book published?
1958
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Name the story's protagonist!
100
Achebe believes:
There is danger in relying on someone else to - - -: you can trust that your message will be communicated accurately only if you speak with your own voice.
Speak for you, or anything close will be accepted.
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1!!!!
100
What's the missing word?
History had to be functionally distorted in order to -transatlantic slavery and colonialism.
200
The book is divided into how many sections?
Three! Ok, no more easy ones!
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
How many wives does the protagonist of this story have? And what is that practice called?
200
Achebe has consistently argued for the right of Africans to tell their own story in their own way, and has attacked the representations of European writers. But he also did not reject European influence entirely, choosing to write not in his native Igbo but in English, a language that, as he once said, “history has - - - -.”
Forced down our throat.
200
V-ew--i-t D-v--s-ty
Viewpoint Diversity
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Storytelling in Africa has been manifested in many ways and was used to serve many purposes. Name at least 3.
It was used to interpret the universe, resolve natural and physical phenomena, teach morals, maintain cultural values, pass on methods of survival, and to praise God.
300
The man that Okonkwo defeated in the wrestling match was known by this alias.
The Cat
300
Why is Ikemefuna offered to the village of Umuofia?
Ikemefuna is offered to Umuofia by the neighboring village of Mbaino as a compensation in order to avoid war.
300
What does the following quote mean?
“It began to dawn on me that although fiction was undoubtedly fictitious it could also be true or false, not with the truth or falsehood of a news item but as to its disinterestedness, its intention, its integrity."
Answers may vary!
300
Daily Double!!!
Define confirmation bias
300
The - were originally counselors of Kings. "They conserved the constitution of kings by memory and work alone." Each noble family had an appointed - to preserve traditions and tutor the prince.
Griots. I don't expect an accurate pronunciation of this term so if you get close enough I will give you credit.
400
Unscramble this word: Tun Loka
Kola Nut
400
A man who has not earned any titles throughout his life is viewed as....
A weak woman
400
Fill in the missing word and explain the meaning of the statement.
Achebe has always advocated a - and politically motivated literature.
Socially. Answer may vary.
400
What is context of interpretation?
When you view the book through your current perspective.
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This term is based on scientist Charles Darwin’s idea of natural selection and “survival of the fittest”, which means that only the strong will survive. People saw natives as being weaker and more unfit to survive, and therefore felt justified in seizing land and resources.
500
Provide at least three reasons that Okonkwo despises his father.
Answers Vary!
500
How does Okonkwo demonstrate his fondness for Ikemefuna?
When Okonkwo goes to feasts or meetings, he allows Ikemefuna to carry his stool and goatskin bag; this is traditionally a son’s privilege.
500
Which country is our author from?
Nigeria. I sincerely hop no one said Africa!
500
Thinking is motivated by these three factors.
Self- interest, reputational concern, tribal or group identities.
500
What book did Carter G. Woodson write?
The Mis-Education of the Negro.
600
Throughout the first part of the book Achebe uses ____ heavily to make certain points. Here is an example of one: “A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing”? (p. 15)
Proverbs!
Idioms would also be an acceptable answer at this point.
600
When you worship one god it is monotheism, however when you worship many it is...
Polytheism
600
Why did Achebe decide to write the novel in English?
Mass appeal.
600
Discuss the difference between objectivity and subjectivity.
Answers Vary
600
Explain the difference between connotation and denotation!