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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, Josephine and her friends are anxious to get to which market?
(a) Bo.
(b) Kangba.
(c) Akpei.
(d) Moyamba.

2. How long do Kwutelu and her guests discuss the dismal situation with some of the boys in the village lately?
(a) An hour.
(b) All afternoon.
(c) A few minutes.
(d) Several hours.

3. When is it Josephine and her friends return to their village with their plantains following their unsuccessful day at the market?
(a) The late afternoon.
(b) The middle of the afternoon.
(c) The evening, it is well past dark.
(d) The evening, it is nearly dark.

4. Nne Ojo is concerned when she sees that Obi Agiliga straps on his what?
(a) Sword.
(b) Big knives.
(c) Machete.
(d) Pistol.

5. What is Okei's initial reaction to the idea that he seek Obi Agiliga's assistance?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Agreement.
(c) Complete refusal.
(d) Resistance.

6. Why is it one of the boys suggests that Okei obtain the skills and counsel of Obi Agiliga?
(a) He is an elder who is related to Okei.
(b) He is a highly respected elder.
(c) He successfully competed as a youth.
(d) To take advantage of all possible assistance.

7. Okei feels the person who is going to marry Kwutelu will need what?
(a) Patience.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Hope.

8. At the same time Uche discusses Kwutelu's predicament with Okei at the stream, which elder visits Obi Agiliga to learn if Okei maimed Kwutelu?
(a) Obi Uwechue.
(b) Obi Ubora.
(c) Obi Ojo.
(d) Obi Onuoha.

9. When Obi Agiliga talks with Okei he shares that he knows what?
(a) Okei has been named a leader.
(b) He believes Okei and his friends maimed someone.
(c) Okei has been training.
(d) He believes Okei and his friends killed someone.

10. Why does Okei finally agree to ask for Obi Agiliga's assistance?
(a) It is most important to win.
(b) To appease the other boys of his village.
(c) To placate the suggesting boy.
(d) To avoid causing dissent amongst the boys.

11. Obi Uju uses a huge knife with the intention of striking Okei in what location so he will only scar and not maim him?
(a) Shoulder.
(b) Leg.
(c) Buttocks.
(d) Arm.

12. Nne Ojo can soon make out that Okei and his friends are accused of what?
(a) Stealing from the elderly.
(b) Kidnapping someone.
(c) Killing someone.
(d) Maiming someone.

13. When no one purchases any plantains from Josephine and her friends, what do they begin to suspect?
(a) They selected a poor day for marketing.
(b) They are being intentionally disregarded.
(c) The villagers' need for plantains has diminished.
(d) The villagers are saving for an upcoming festival.

14. Okei initially experiences this reaction toward accepting Obi Agiliga's advice because it is important to him for the boys to do what?
(a) Succeed based on individual skill, motivation from girls.
(b) Succeed on individual skill, no intervention of elders.
(c) Succeed on individual skill, no outside assistance of anyone.
(d) Succeed based on individual skill, intervention of gods.

15. Upon watching him demonstrate his skills with Nduka, what do the uneducated youths feel Okei's outcome will be?
(a) Complete defeate.
(b) Complete success.
(c) Minimal achievement.
(d) Partial victory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which individuals soon arrive on their way to the stream where Okei and Nduka are?

2. Obi Uju becomes angry when he is told about Kwutelu's confrontation with Okei earlier at the stream, and vows to do what?

3. How do Obi Uwechue and Obi Agiliga feel now that they view their plan to make men out of the boys is coming to fruition?

4. What is it Obi Agiliga wants to know about an accusation relating to Okei?

5. How does Okei regard Obi Agiliga's guidance?

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