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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Okei sees that Obi Agiliga has retained what despite so many years having passed?
(a) His skills and knowledge.
(b) His knowledge and desire.
(c) His rememberance.
(d) His skills and agility.

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

3. Which individuals soon arrive on their way to the stream where Okei and Nduka are?
(a) A group of girls.
(b) Elders and some girls.
(c) Uche, Nne Ojo and some girls.
(d) A group of farm youths and girls.

4. The day following Josephine's unsuccessful market day, Okei and the boys from his village meet when to discuss the upcoming contest and practice their moves?
(a) Late afternoon, when it is not so hot.
(b) Early morning, at the stream.
(c) Middle of the afternoon, during the break from work.
(d) Evening, after work is done.

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

6. What does the group that is approaching Okei and Nduka at the stream begin to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Yell.
(d) Cry.

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

8. As Chapter 7 opens, when does Nne Ojo hear Obi Uju's cries?
(a) She is the very last.
(b) She is the very first.
(c) She is among the last.
(d) She is among the first.

9. What is Okei's reaction to the singing of his praises?
(a) Distain.
(b) Disregard.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Embarrassment.

10. Obi Agiliga announces he will go where to determine the situation after he instructs Nne Ojo where to hide Okei?
(a) To the stream.
(b) To Obi Uwechue's compound.
(c) To Obi Uju's compound.
(d) To the village.

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) Buttocks.
(b) Arm.
(c) Leg.
(d) Shoulder.

12. Uche finds it amusing that at last Kwutelu is speechless, even though it is not what that is injured?
(a) Her throat.
(b) Her tongue.
(c) Her lips.
(d) Her mouth.

13. Okei relays what to his uncle regarding the accusation Obi Agiliga inquires about?
(a) He has not himself committed a crime.
(b) None of his friends have committed a crime.
(c) He does not know who committed a crime.
(d) He has not ordered a crime committed.

14. How do villagers await the girls' on their way home from the market with unsold plantains?
(a) With torches to light their way.
(b) Relieved to see them arrive safely.
(c) Upset they made no sales.
(d) Concerned, searching for them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Okei's initial reaction to the idea that he seek Obi Agiliga's assistance?

2. The excitement about the contest between the youths begins to do what as the event coincides with the farm festival?

3. When does a group of singers and dancers arrive at Obi Agiliga's compound to pay tribute to Okei?

4. When Okei and Nduka demonstrate their skills, how do the uneducated boys view their moves as being?

5. Okei leaves upon the arrival of the group at the stream, and he departs without what?

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