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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The educated boys agree with Okei's philosophy, but while the uneducated youths nod in agreement they actually do what?

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

3. In what setting does the tale begin?

4. Each farmer works very long hours which enables him to do what?

5. Where are the vendors in the initial scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What transpires as the gossiping girls emerge from their baths and discover the youths awaiting them?

2. What does Uche relate to Okei the morning following Kwutelu's ear being severed?

3. What does Obi Agiliga do when Nne Ojo awakens him regarding Obi Uju's cries?

4. What does Obi Uwechue tell Obi Agiliga about Okei during their afternoon meeting at the shed?

5. What happens down by the stream and when Okei dresses for the contest?

6. What are the girls' and Josephine's plans while en route to the marketplace with the match upcoming?

7. What occurs while Okei gets ready for his initial meeting?

8. What transpires in the conversation between Kwutelu and Josephine subsequent to the girls taunting the youths?

9. Why is it Obi Agiliga realizes that his friend's visit concerns an important matter?

10. Which of Okei's friends are awaiting him, and what do they plan to do in the evening of the opening chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author employ the views of traditional Nigerian farmers with those of educated youths in the late 1960s and early 1970s regarding the raising of crops?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of elders being wise and demonstrating their knowledge and good judgment is advanced in what manner? How does this contrast with elders being human and making mistakes?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Buchi Emecheta introduces the reader to the central character, Okei, in the initial chapter. Who is Okei? How does the story center on him? What background does the author provide regarding this individual?

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