PLOT
Why is Nnaemeka's father angry?
Nnaemeka wanted to marry a women from another tribe.
In what country does this story take place?
Nigeria
What is the main character's name?
Naemeka
What is Naemeka's tribe?
Ibos
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist is the main character and the antagonist opposes the main character.
What changed the father and son situation?
The letter Nene wrote to Ugoye telling him that he has grandkids.
What is the author's name?
Chinua Achebe
What is the father's name?
Okeke
Do tribes in Nigeria have multiple beliefs?
Yes
Name two common genres of fiction.
realistic historical, humorous, or parody
Why is Nnaemeka hesitating to speak to his father?
Nneameka wants to marry a girl he thinks his father would not approve of.
What city in Nigeria does the story take place in?
Lagos
Ture of false. Nene is of the Ibo culture.
False
What religion is dominant in the story?
Christianity
How many traits does a flat character have?
No more than one or two.
What does the father tell his son to look for in a wife?
Christian background
True or False, The Ibibio people were devout Christians.
False
Who is Ugoye?
A girl who used to beat up all the boys
Never in the history of the Ibos people had...
A man married a woman who spoke a different language
Name the five stages of plot
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution
Does Okeke agree to the marriage?
No, because nene is of a different cultural background.
Do tribes in Nigeria differ in beliefs?
Yes
True or false. Okeke feels bad for Nnaemek.
True
What percent of the world practices arranged marriages?
50-70%
What do you call a character's sudden insight?
Epiphany