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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. One of Obi Agilaga's wives urges him to do what as the boys begin to disperse?
(a) Relax before supper.
(b) Instruct the boys not to return.
(c) Direct Okei to come inside.
(d) Come in for supper.

3. Obi Agilaga is concerned about what crop of his?
(a) Sweet potatoes.
(b) Sweet tomatoes.
(c) Sweet berries.
(d) Sweet corn.

4. Which individuals do Uche and Nduka wonder if they should include when announcing Okei's meeting?
(a) The educated boys attending school.
(b) The uneducated boys working the farms.
(c) The boys who are learning a trade.
(d) The boys working in the market.

5. 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 chores.
(b) His evening meal.
(c) His morning meal.
(d) His noon meal.

6. 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) He does not like gossipers.
(c) He keeps his distance from virtually everyone.
(d) Their hurtful comments he has heard.

7. In what setting does the tale begin?
(a) A village.
(b) A town.
(c) A camp.
(d) A city.

8. Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue recall their fathers telling them about young men who are what?
(a) Restless.
(b) Chasing girls.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Thieves.

9. Nduka and Uche recognize that the farm boys will not be able to read any announcements, especially those made in what language?
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) Dutch.
(d) French.

10. Who is disciplining Okei?
(a) Obi Agiliga.
(b) Obi Agiliga's younger wife.
(c) Obi Agiliga's senior wife.
(d) Obi Ojo.

11. What does Obi Uwechue tell Obi Agilaga about Okei and his friends doing?
(a) Watching girls bathing the night before.
(b) Stealing from young villagers.
(c) Getting intoxicated the night before.
(d) Meeting girls the day before.

12. The best contestant from each village will participate in order to determine what?
(a) The wisest group.
(b) Those spreading rumors.
(c) The most agile group.
(d) The superior group.

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

14. Uche rising at this time leads his family to believe that perhaps he is going to do what?
(a) Trade at the market.
(b) Help at the farm today.
(c) Meet with Nduka.
(d) Attend school.

15. In preparation for tonight's meeting, who does Okei enlist the help of to sweep the meeting area?
(a) Children.
(b) Older girls.
(c) Younger boys.
(d) Older boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Okei grows up in a culture nearly destroyed during what decade?

2. What is the name of the village Nduka and Uche want to take Okei to meet girls in the opening chapters?

3. Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue sit and discuss young men who refuse to work but find time to do what?

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

5. Where does Obi Uwechue hail from?

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