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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Okei grows up in a culture nearly destroyed during what decade?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1970s.

2. What nearly caused the destruction of Okei's nation during his youth?
(a) Malaria.
(b) War.
(c) Polio.
(d) Sickle Cell.

3. What time is it when the story begins?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Late evening.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early evening.

4. Nduka and Uche are friendly with the girls in the opening chapters, but Okei keeps his distance because of what?
(a) He distrusts virtually everyone.
(b) He keeps his distance from virtually everyone.
(c) He does not like gossipers.
(d) Their hurtful comments he has heard.

5. The girls Okei and his friends hope to meet have returned early from their day of selling what?
(a) Berries.
(b) Plums.
(c) Yams.
(d) Plantains.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Okei been living with Obi Agiliga?

2. Who helps Okei address his anger in life as he approaches young adulthood?

3. When it comes time to part for the evening in the second chapter, Okei orders Uche to announce that all the young men are to meet together when?

4. Where are the vendors in the initial scene?

5. The topic of boys leads the girls to mention the difference between what?

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