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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Joanna.
(d) Johetta.

4. Obi Uwechue and Obi Agiliga agree that the boys of the villages do not have time to molest girls near the stream or steal from the old people due to what?
(a) They are working the fields, learning trades.
(b) They are preparing for examinations, doing chores.
(c) They are attending school, doing chores.
(d) The upcoming contest, distraction of rumors.

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

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

7. When the elders of the village hear the girls' story of being unsuccessful at the market, what is their reaction?
(a) They smile, the girls are learning lessons they acquired as youths.
(b) They frown, the girls are learning life's difficult lessons.
(c) They smile, their plan for the youths is working.
(d) They sigh, the girls will need to try marketing at a different village.

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

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

10. Why would Kwutelu like to see Okei and his friends defeated in a match?
(a) Their humility.
(b) Their ambition.
(c) Their servility.
(d) Their arrogance.

11. 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) To take advantage of all possible assistance.
(c) He successfully competed as a youth.
(d) He is an elder who is related to Okei.

12. What is it Okei seeks for the village in this contest?
(a) To save dignity.
(b) To seek recognition.
(c) To muster pride.
(d) To regain dignity.

13. 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) Early morning, at the stream.
(b) Middle of the afternoon, during the break from work.
(c) Evening, after work is done.
(d) Late afternoon, when it is not so hot.

14. At the start of Chapter 5, Okei rises early and goes to the stream so that he may do what?
(a) Finish his school reading in the calm at the water's edge.
(b) Toughen up his feet on the incline at the water's edge.
(c) Complete his prayers in the quiet the water's edge offers.
(d) Bathe in the water before others from the village arrive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Okei initially experiences this reaction toward accepting Obi Agiliga's advice because it is important to him for the boys to do what?

2. The contest coincides with what farm celebration?

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

4. Both Obi Agiliga and another elder agree that the situation could be worse if Kwutelu were what?

5. Who does Kwutelu maintain always wins a match according to custom?

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