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Understanding "Things Fall Apart": Quiz and Discussion Guide for Chapters 1-6

This guide facilitates comprehension of Chapters 1-6 of "Things Fall Apart," focusing on key themes, character functions, and cultural significance. Students are instructed to prepare their character sheets, engage meaningfully with True/False quiz questions, and utilize complete sentences with examples from the text. The discussion covers the role of Agbala, the importance of oracles, the significance of pride, and the cultural traditions surrounding the Week of Peace and wrestling matches. Participate in thoughtful analysis and reflection on pride in personal and societal contexts.

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Understanding "Things Fall Apart": Quiz and Discussion Guide for Chapters 1-6

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  1. Quiz Ch. 1-2: • When you come in, be seated and have your character sheet from your TFA packet out. • Put your name and period on the quiz. • Answer True or False. • For this quiz, you can use the character sheet in your packet.

  2. Notebook Answers • Remember to use complete sentences, 2-3 meaningful sentences and a page number for an example. • Read questions before and after reading the passage. Use the character map to help you.

  3. Chapters 3-6 Questions • What is Agbala’s function in the village of Umuofia? Why are oracles and gods/goddesses important? • Name a proverb in the reading and what it means. • Describe the Week of Peace. • What is the importance of drums before and during the wrestling match? • On a separate sheet of paper: Free Write- Pride. Look at Unoka’s quote at the bottom of p. 24. Write ½ page (10-12 meaningful sentences) or more on: • Pride in Things Fall Apart • Pride in your life/ our society • What kinds of pride are good and bad?

  4. Chapters 3-6 Discussion Points • Agbala the Oracle of the Hills and Caves. Ancestors, gods/goddesses and oracles help with disputes, future and success. • p. 19, p.20, p. 21, p. 26 • Week of Peace- before yam festival, honor peace, no violence. How does Okonkwo break this? • Drums=heartbeat of the village, signal start of match. • Pride?

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