The Wrestling Match | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1 and 2

1. The Wrestling Match tells the coming of age story of a young boy, Okei, from what country?

Nigeria.

2. Okei grows up in a culture nearly destroyed during what decade?

1960s.

3. What nearly caused the destruction of Okei's nation during his youth?

War.

4. What time is it when the story begins?

Early evening.

5. In what setting does the tale begin?

A village.

6. Where are the vendors in the initial scene?

They have left the market to return to their homes for the night.

7. How is Okei disciplined early in the story?

He is yelled at.

8. What does Okei receive punishment for in the initial chapters?

An ungrateful attitude.

9. Where is Okei receiving this opening discipline?

The compound of Obi Agiliga.

10. Who is disciplining Okei?

Obi Agiliga's senior wife.

11. How many years old is Okei...
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