Chinua Achebe Purpose & Life Story Quiz

Last updated about 4 years ago
5 questions
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Which country in Africa does Achebe’s first novel take place in?

1

Which of the following were factors that motivated or inspired Achebe to write “Things Fall Apart”? Select all that apply:

1

At the bottom of page 1, what does the phrase “beacon” mean?
Quote: “his stature grew, until he was considered a literary and political beacon, influencing generations of African writers as well as many in the West.”

1

What is the purpose of including the following comparison from page 2?
“It would be like asking how Shakespeare influenced English writers"

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Which factors about Achebe's personal life made him a fitting writer to craft a story about life in Nigeria before and after British colonial rule?