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__**Okwonko's Decision

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I replied to Minae's question.

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Close reading is included.

Journal Entry #2 3.29.10

Journal Entry #1 3.17.10**__ The two chapters I have read in the book so far have been interesting. The story revolves around the Igbo people, and the conflicts that are going on in their lives. The protagonist is Okonkwo, a famous warrior in the Umofia clan; his dad, Unoka, is very different from his son and has debts piled up. Also, the wife of a respected warrior in the Umofia clan is murdered while she is in the market of a rival clan. This creates massive outrage in the Umofia clan.

While reading these chapters, many thoughts and questions popped up in my head. I thought the Kola nut was interesting, further researched told me that this was an ingredient in Cola itself. Then I had questions, especially "Why does everybody give Unoka money if he is known for not paying it back?" and "What's going to happen to Ikemefuna?"

I think later on in this story, Ikemefuna might either grow up living the Umofia lifestyle or be sacrificed for some ritual. I also think the two clans might go to war sometime in the future, and that there will be growing conflict between Okonkwo and his son.

__**Questions 3.17.10**__

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

2. In what year did Nigeria become an independent nation? 1954.

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

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

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

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

7. When was //Things Fall Apart// written? In the 20th century.

8. What is the approximate time period in which //Things Fall Apart// is set? 18th century.

9. Where did the author grow up? Africa.

10. List as much as you can about the author's life and why he is well known. He is an African who probably was a slave. He must have escaped and then became an inspiring and influential figure.