Basic Book Trivia
The main character in Things Fall Apart
Okonkwo
What does seldom mean?
Not frequent
Relevance of religion in the book
Colonialism, Christiantiy taking over the traditional Igbo religion.
Why was the book so groundbreaking for African Culture?
Because there had never been a book that talked about African tribal values directly from an African tribal member.
Charlotte's favorite color
ELECTRIC BLUE!!
Why was Okonkwo such a controversial character, what was his fundamental flaw?
Multiple possible answers. Fatal flaw is his fear of weakness.
What is an emmisary?
A person sent on a mission, most of the time to promote a religion
The main theme of the story
Identity
Two major religions in Africa (You should know this from history)
Christianity and Islam
Alejandro's first language
Spanish
What is the book's connection to colonialism?
Missionaries came to their villages to spread word of a new religion and take over.
What does contempt mean?
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
Something Okonkwo did that reflects his identity.
Multiple possible answers: Killing Ikemefuna
How many countries are in Africa
54
State that Lucy was born in
California
The tribe that Things Fall Apart primarily revolves around. (Hint we learned about it in History)
Igbo!
What does the word indignity mean
Circumstances that cause someone to feel shame or loss of dignity.
What are the roles of women in Things Fall Apart?
Multiple correct answers
4 aspects of African Culture
Example: Music, Art, Food, Dance
Scarlett's favorite basketball player
Stephen Curry!!
Country in Africa that the story takes place in
Nigeria
Definition of the word Brusqueness
An abrupt discourteous manner.
What do you think the significance of tradition is in Things Fall Apart?
Multiple answers: Religion, family, values
Longest river in Africa (and the world)
The Nile
Sport that Chris plays
Boxing