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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 does Okenwa still remember about the time he and Raphael fought outside and he managed to hit Raphael with his nunchaku?

2. What did Raphael once do while Okenwa was in his room?

3. How often did Okenwa go to Raphael's room while he was infected?

4. What did Okenwa's mother complain about when Raphael had cooked them boiled yam and paw paw?

5. What did Okenwa's mother notice about Raphael's eyes during lunch when she complained about his food?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Adichie's commentary on class in "Apollo." How is class important to the story? How does it affect the narrative? Use textual evidence to explain your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Adichie's language style and word choice in "Apollo." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Write a brief essay analyzing the title "Apollo." Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.

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