Which country in Africa does Achebe’s first novel take place in?
Question 2
2.
Which of the following were factors that motivated or inspired Achebe to write “Things Fall Apart”? Select all that apply:
Question 3
3.
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.”
Question 4
4.
What is the purpose of including the following comparison from page 2?
“It would be like asking how Shakespeare influenced English writers"
Question 5
5.
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?