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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boys would like to implement what to improve food production and allow the farmers some rest?
(a) New methods.
(b) Tractors.
(c) Irrigation.
(d) Crop rotation.

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

3. What does Okei receive punishment for in the initial chapters?
(a) A lackadaisical attitude.
(b) Disrespect toward elders.
(c) Theft.
(d) An ungrateful attitude.

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

5. Uche shares a story about being harassed when he and a friend went to Akpei to do what a few days ago?
(a) Fish.
(b) Trade.
(c) Attend school.
(d) Meet girls.

6. Obi Agilaga encourages Obi Uwechue to direct the girls of his village to do what?
(a) Sell produce in Obi Agilaga's village.
(b) Spread gossip and rumors.
(c) Stay away from Okei and his friends.
(d) Visit Okei and his friends.

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

8. As the boys reach the next village en route to meet some girls, they can hear them doing what?
(a) Discussing rumors and religion.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Bathing in a pond.
(d) Bathing in a stream.

9. Where does Uche meet Nduka?
(a) The school.
(b) The lake.
(c) The market.
(d) The stream.

10. Who will judge the winner of the contest?
(a) The elders.
(b) The clergy.
(c) The young men.
(d) Selected women.

11. Why is it the girls Uche, Okei, and Nduka seek to meet with go to the village to sell their produce?
(a) The buyers are not so nice, but pay more.
(b) They hope to encounter Uche and Nduke there.
(c) It is closer than other villages.
(d) The buyers are nicer and pay more.

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

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

14. What is the name of the village Nduka and Uche want to take Okei to meet girls in the opening chapters?
(a) Bo.
(b) Moyamba.
(c) Akpei.
(d) Kangbe.

15. 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.
(c) Men and youths.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Obi Agilaga knows that Obi Uwechue's visit must be regarding what?

2. What do Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue do together for a while?

3. Okei is instantly angry because which girl says that he is arrogant and capable of leading a group of boys to steal?

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

5. The best contestant from each village will participate in order to determine what?

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