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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is their simultaneous reaction as Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue approach the matter concerning Okei?
(a) Smile.
(b) Frown.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Cry.

2. The boys' discussion at the evening meeting turns to what topic?
(a) Lessons learned at school.
(b) Girls bathing outdoors.
(c) Girls attending schools.
(d) Rumors about Okei and his friends.

3. What is it that such young men are directed to be provided?
(a) A herd of cattle.
(b) Schooling.
(c) A trade to learn.
(d) Something to occupy them.

4. Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue sit and discuss young men who refuse to work but find time to do what?
(a) Get intoxicated.
(b) Chase after girls in the villages.
(c) Sit around doing nothing.
(d) Steal from the elders in the villages.

5. Obi Agilaga's wives make comments about how hard he works and how much he is in need of what in the fields?
(a) New equipment.
(b) Fertilizer.
(c) Help.
(d) Irrigation.

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

7. Where is Okei receiving this opening discipline?
(a) The house of Obi Agiliga.
(b) The farm of Obi Agiliga.
(c) The compound of Obi Agiliga.
(d) The apartment of Obi Agiliga.

8. Obi Agilaga does what on the way home as he thinks about the boys who believe they are the only ones who have ever been young?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Frowns.
(c) Sneers.
(d) Smiles.

9. The group decides that the only method to stop the insults and unverified stories is to hold what type of contest?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Shooting.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Wrestling.

10. A retreat in this terrible weather is necessary to avoid what?
(a) Heat exhaustion.
(b) Lightning strikes.
(c) Pouring rain.
(d) Heavy winds.

11. Obi Agilaga's son is able to peer and determine that the approaching group includes Obi Uwechue, who is what?
(a) An uncle of Obi Agilaga.
(b) A second cousin of Obi Agilaga.
(c) A new acquaintance of Obi Agilaga.
(d) An old friend of Obi Agilaga.

12. Nduka believes which boys should be given the chance to participate?
(a) All except those working on farms.
(b) Only those boys who are educated.
(c) All regardless of education level.
(d) Only teenagers.

13. Where do Obi Agilaga and the workers seek refuge when the weather is poorest?
(a) A shed on the property.
(b) In the trees.
(c) In Obi Agilaga's home.
(d) In the village.

14. Later that evening, Obi Agilaga visits the homes of some of his friends to put a plan into motion to accomplish what?
(a) Train the boys new farming practices.
(b) Irrigation of the farms.
(c) Teach the boys a lesson.
(d) Implement new farming methods.

15. The topic of boys leads the girls to mention the difference between what?
(a) Farm boys and city youths.
(b) Farm boys and those receiving schooling.
(c) Farm boys and those who work in the markets.
(d) Rural and urban youths.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Okei drift through life?

2. When is the weather at its worst?

3. The educated boys agree with Okei's philosophy, but while the uneducated youths nod in agreement they actually do what?

4. How does Obi Agilaga feel regarding Obi Uwechue's plan?

5. A girl Uche and Nduka wish to take Okei to meet in the first two chapters goes by what name?

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