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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 8 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three emotions did Okenwa say he experienced when he learned why Raphael did not use the eye drops?

2. How did Okenwa feel when his family returned home from dinner and Raphael was not there?

3. What does Okenwa think is possible after Raphael begins to help him with his Kung Fu moves?

4. Why did Raphael not use the eye drops Okenwa's parents had given him?

5. What did Okenwa's father say was wrong with Raphael's eyes when his mother noticed something during lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Okenwa's mother first notice Raphael's eyes were very red? What had she been complaining about just before she noticed?

2. What does Okenwa's mother tell Raphael he must do after discovering he has Apollo?

3. What happened in Raphael's bedroom while they were discussing kung fu films and Raphael got up to demonstrate a move?

4. How did Okenwa's feelings about his kung fu practice change after he met Raphael?

5. Why did Okenwa's parents not seem to notice how close he and Raphael had become?

6. What advice did Raphael give to Okenwa to help him improve his kung fu skills?

7. What did Raphael make for Okenwa after he said he wanted one while watching a Bruce Lee movie? How did he make it?

8. Describe the first time Okenwa went to Raphael's room after he had come down with Apollo.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Okenwa's name is only mentioned three times in the story. Write a brief essay discussing each instance his name is used. What is the context? What do these moments have in common? What is unique about each moment?

Essay Topic 2

Write a detailed analysis of tone in Adichie's "Apollo." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing narrative voice in Adichie of "Apollo." Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

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