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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Obi Agiliga order Nne Ojo to hide Okei?
(a) Her hut.
(b) His hut.
(c) A farm shed.
(d) The village chapel.

3. 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 mouth.
(d) Her lips.

4. When Obi Agiliga returns to the compound later that night following Kwutelu's injury, he and Nne Ojo discuss Okei's trust in them which they find to be what?
(a) Unsteady.
(b) Burgeoning.
(c) Diminishing.
(d) Nonexistent.

5. 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 successfully competed as a youth.
(c) To take advantage of all possible assistance.
(d) He is a highly respected elder.

6. What does Kwutelu begin to do upon approaching Okei and Nduka where they practice?
(a) Ignore both Nduka and Okei.
(b) Praise Okei.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Taunt Okei.

7. Who does Kwutelu maintain always wins a match according to custom?
(a) A repentant man.
(b) An honest man.
(c) An innocent man.
(d) The strongest man.

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

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

10. 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 based on individual skill, intervention of gods.
(c) Succeed on individual skill, no intervention of elders.
(d) Succeed on individual skill, no outside assistance of anyone.

11. Okei can see that Kwutelu is among them, a person he finds to be what?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Nasty.

12. Uche visited Kwutelu the morning following her injury and reports that she will be taken where for treatment?
(a) Out of country.
(b) A nearby clinic.
(c) A neighboring township.
(d) A big hospital.

13. How does Okei regard Obi Agiliga's guidance?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Distrustful.
(d) Unthankful.

14. 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 asleep.
(b) They are gone.
(c) They are returning.
(d) They are awake.

15. Kwutelu is engaged to an individual who works for the government in what location?
(a) Isando.
(b) Ilorin.
(c) Idutywa.
(d) Inanda.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Okei order Nduka to tell all the boys to begin their preparation?

3. 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?

4. Okei feels the person who is going to marry Kwutelu will need what?

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

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