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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nearly caused the destruction of Okei's nation during his youth?
(a) Sickle Cell.
(b) Polio.
(c) Malaria.
(d) War.

2. Nduka and Uche are friendly with the girls in the opening chapters, but Okei keeps his distance because of what?
(a) He distrusts virtually everyone.
(b) Their hurtful comments he has heard.
(c) He does not like gossipers.
(d) He keeps his distance from virtually everyone.

3. Early in the story, Nduka and Uche have been waiting for Okei to finish what, so they can go with their friend to a neighboring village to meet girls?
(a) His evening meal.
(b) His evening chores.
(c) His noon meal.
(d) His morning meal.

4. The Wrestling Match tells the coming of age story of a young boy, Okei, from what country?
(a) Niger.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Algeria.
(d) Namibiya.

5. What was the cause of death of Okei's parents?
(a) Murder.
(b) Accidental drowning.
(c) Illness.
(d) Vehicle accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what setting does the tale begin?

2. What relationship is Okei to Obi Agiliga?

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

4. When it comes time to part for the evening in the second chapter, Okei orders Uche to announce that all the young men are to meet together when?

5. Why does Okei drift through life?

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