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

3. What did Okenwa's parents tell Raphael to do once they realized what was wrong with his eyes?

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

5. What words did Raphael repeat to Okenwa when he came to his room while he had Apollo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a brief essay analyzing Adichie’s choice to write about Okenwa and Raphael's relationship in past tense. Do you agree with this choice? How would the story be different if written in a different tense?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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