1. Why does Okei drift through life?
(a) He lacks his immediate family.
(b) The family that cares for him is too strict.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He fears losing another family.

2. One of Obi Agilaga's wives urges him to do what as the boys begin to disperse?
(a) Direct Okei to come inside.
(b) Relax before supper.
(c) Instruct the boys not to return.
(d) Come in for supper.

3. How long do Kwutelu and her guests discuss the dismal situation with some of the boys in the village lately?
(a) Several hours.
(b) All afternoon.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) An hour.

4. Obi Uju becomes angry when he is told about Kwutelu's confrontation with Okei earlier at the stream, and vows to do what?
(a) Speak to the elders.
(b) Punish Okei.
(c) Speak to Obi Agilaga.
(d) Speak to Okei.

5. Who does Kwutelu maintain always wins a match according to custom?
(a) The strongest man.
(b) An honest man.
(c) An innocent man.
(d) A repentant man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Obi Uwechue and Obi Agiliga agree that the boys of the villages do not have time to molest girls near the stream or steal from the old people due to what?

2. Where does Obi Agiliga order Nne Ojo to hide Okei?

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

4. Uche rising at this time leads his family to believe that perhaps he is going to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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