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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nne Ojo wakes Obi Agiliga to tell him about the situation Okei and his friends are accused of, what does he promptly do?
(a) Questions the boys collectively.
(b) Questions the boys first, then Okei.
(c) Questions Okei.
(d) Questions the boys individually.

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

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

4. Okei wakes earlier than the others in the compound following Kwutelu's injury, and he does what?
(a) Begins the day with his morning studies.
(b) Searches for Obi Agiliga to talk with him.
(c) Goes to the stream for his morning conditioning.
(d) Searches for Nkuka to work out with, but does not find him.

5. In the dark, Obi Uju does not recognize the figure entering the door as his daughter and maims her how?
(a) Severs her arm.
(b) Cuts her eye.
(c) Severs her nose.
(d) Severs her ear.

6. The action taken by Kwutelu in approaching Okei and Nduka is for competing against the boys from which location?
(a) Akpei.
(b) Bo.
(c) Kangbe.
(d) Moyamba.

7. Why does Okei order Nduka to tell all the boys to begin their preparation?
(a) To promote a team spirit among the boys.
(b) In case another boy proves a better contestant.
(c) So they may trade techniques and skills.
(d) In the event Okei is beaten or cannot compete.

8. Why does Obi Agiliga order Nne Ojo to hide Okei where he does from those who will search for him?
(a) They will not dare enter there.
(b) They would not think to look there.
(c) It will give him time to assess the situation.
(d) He will be safe there.

9. In this encounter at the stream, Kwutelu also accuses Okei and Nduka of doing what?
(a) Attacking women.
(b) Stealing from elders.
(c) Telling lies.
(d) Getting drunk.

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

11. Nne Ojo hides Okei just in time before how many individuals arrive at the compound demanding to see Okei?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

13. What do the pair discuss when Nduka arrives and meets Okei at the stream?
(a) The need to implement new farming procedures.
(b) Their conditioning.
(c) The girls in neighboring villages.
(d) The occupations they wish to pursue.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the elders of the village hear the girls' story of being unsuccessful at the market, what is their reaction?

3. Okei can see that Kwutelu is among them, a person he finds to be what?

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

5. The contest coincides with what farm celebration?

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