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1. This story takes place in Nigeria. Sketch the continent where it is located as well as the approximate location of that country. South-western Africa.

2. In what year did Nigeria become an independent nation?

3. What is the country's primary source of income? Oil.

4. What are some current issues going on in Nigeria? Presidential elections.

5. Which is not a primary food source for people in this region of the country? a) yams **b) rice** c) cassava d) beans

6. Which ethnic group does this story focus on? a) Hausa b) Fulani c) Yoruba **d) Igbo**

7. When was //Things Fall Apart// written? 1960s

8. What is the approximate time period in which //Things Fall Apart// is set?

9. Where did the author grow up?

10. List as much as you can about the author's life and why he is well known. Nigerian History: 1885: British colonize Nigeria 1960: Free from British rule 1967-1970: Nigerian Civil War Present Issues: - 2007 Election, democracy not working - Primary source of income: OIL Author: - Born in Nigeria 1930, Christian parents - Writes English books - Things Fall Apart = first book - Lives in NYC with wife and four children Igbo: - African-American- Major ethnicity in Nigeria - 25 million world-wide - Farming - Major food: yamn