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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Obi Uju retires before usual for an early start on the next day, Kwutelu and who else prepare his sleeping area?
(a) Her older sister.
(b) Her younger sister.
(c) His senior wife.
(d) One of his youngest wives.

3. What do Okei and Nduka begin to do in order to build up their strength?
(a) Wrestle.
(b) Box.
(c) Swim.
(d) Lift rocks.

4. Why does Nduka congratulate Okei when he receives the order to instruct the boys to begin conditioning?
(a) Okei is thinking like a true leader.
(b) It seems like a good idea for camaraderie.
(c) Okei is conducting himself like an elder.
(d) Nduka believes Okei will select him to replace him.

5. Uche informs Okei about Kwutelu's injury and that the the villagers suspected Okei and his friends of committing the crime until when?
(a) Obi Agiliga related Okei had been asleep at the time.
(b) Kwutelu identified Obi Uju as being responsible.
(c) Obi Uju admitted he was responsible.
(d) Kwutelu stated Okei and his friends were not responsible.

6. Obi Agiliga has been waiting for the day when Okei will ask him for what?
(a) Advice on earning a living.
(b) Permission to take a wife.
(c) Authorization to leave the village.
(d) Counsel on wrestling.

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

8. The excitement about the contest between the youths begins to do what as the event coincides with the farm festival?
(a) Settle.
(b) Disappear.
(c) Build.
(d) Subside.

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

10. The contest coincides with what farm celebration?
(a) The plantain festival.
(b) The plum festival.
(c) The berry festival.
(d) The yam festival.

11. When Nne Ojo determines what Okei and his friends are accused of, she promptly goes to the hut where the youths sleep and finds what?
(a) They are gone.
(b) They are returning.
(c) They are awake.
(d) They are asleep.

12. When Okei and Nduka demonstrate their skills, how do the uneducated boys view their moves as being?
(a) Too awkward.
(b) Very effective.
(c) Needing improvement.
(d) Too artistic.

13. Who feels that the elders of the village have initiated a plan to make the boys mad and goad them?
(a) Joelle.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Johetta.
(d) Joanna.

14. 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 Onuoha.
(b) Obi Uwechue.
(c) Obi Ojo.
(d) Obi Ubora.

15. What is Okei's reaction to Obi Agiliga's level of ability following the length of time since his youth?
(a) Skepticism, doubt.
(b) Anticipation, acceptance.
(c) Hope, appreciation.
(d) Amazement, pleasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Okei wakes earlier than the others in the compound following Kwutelu's injury, and he does what?

2. Nduka and Okei prepare at this early hour to prevent what?

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

4. Why would Kwutelu like to see Okei and his friends defeated in a match?

5. What does Okei vow when he leaves the stream as the group approaches him and Nduka?

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