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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before his son is able to leave for water, what do Obi Agilaga and his workers hear the approaching sounds of?
(a) Men and women.
(b) Men and youths.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

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

3. What has Obi Uwechue brought with him on this visit?
(a) Some whiskey.
(b) Some wine.
(c) Some juice.
(d) Some water.

4. What does Obi Agilaga tell Obi Uwechue that Okei will not do?
(a) Drink with someone older.
(b) Pray with an elder.
(c) Take advice of an older man.
(d) Lower himself to farm work.

5. Why does Okei drift through life?
(a) The family that cares for him is too strict.
(b) He lacks his immediate family.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He fears losing another family.

Short Answer Questions

1. The girls Okei and his friends hope to meet have returned early from their day of selling what?

2. Why is it that Obi Agilaga is led to believe it concerns such a matter?

3. The Wrestling Match tells the coming of age story of a young boy, Okei, from what country?

4. How is Okei disciplined early in the story?

5. Why is it the girls Uche, Okei, and Nduka seek to meet with go to the village to sell their produce?

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