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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 5, Okei rises early and goes to the stream so that he may do what?
(a) Bathe in the water before others from the village arrive.
(b) Finish his school reading in the calm at the water's edge.
(c) Toughen up his feet on the incline at the water's edge.
(d) Complete his prayers in the quiet the water's edge offers.

2. How do villagers await the girls' on their way home from the market with unsold plantains?
(a) Concerned, searching for them.
(b) Upset they made no sales.
(c) With torches to light their way.
(d) Relieved to see them arrive safely.

3. Which individual approaches the girls and tells them that they should give their plantains to poor people?
(a) A crippled man.
(b) An elderly woman.
(c) A crippled woman.
(d) An elderly man.

4. What does Kwutelu begin to do upon approaching Okei and Nduka where they practice?
(a) Ignore both Nduka and Okei.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Taunt Okei.
(d) Praise Okei.

5. When the elders of the village hear the girls' story of being unsuccessful at the market, what is their reaction?
(a) They smile, the girls are learning lessons they acquired as youths.
(b) They frown, the girls are learning life's difficult lessons.
(c) They sigh, the girls will need to try marketing at a different village.
(d) They smile, their plan for the youths is working.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kwutelu is engaged to an individual who works for the government in what location?

2. In this encounter at the stream, Kwutelu also accuses Okei and Nduka of doing what?

3. Okei feels the person who is going to marry Kwutelu will need what?

4. In Obi Uwechue's village, the young men have started to do what?

5. Why does Obi Uwechue hope to find Okei working on the farm today?

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