Chinua Achebe Purpose & Life Story Quiz
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Last updated about 4 years ago
5 questions
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Which country in Africa does Achebe’s first novel take place in?
Which country in Africa does Achebe’s first novel take place in?
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Which of the following were factors that motivated or inspired Achebe to write “Things Fall Apart”? Select all that apply:
Which of the following were factors that motivated or inspired Achebe to write “Things Fall Apart”? Select all that apply:
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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.”
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.”
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What is the purpose of including the following comparison from page 2?“It would be like asking how Shakespeare influenced English writers"
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?
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?