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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Later that evening, Obi Agilaga visits the homes of some of his friends to put a plan into motion to accomplish what?
(a) Irrigation of the farms.
(b) Implement new farming methods.
(c) Teach the boys a lesson.
(d) Train the boys new farming practices.

2. How is Okei disciplined early in the story?
(a) He is yelled at.
(b) He is whipped.
(c) He must perform additional chores.
(d) He is sent to bed without his meal.

3. What does Obi Agilaga tell Obi Uwechue that Okei will not do?
(a) Take advice of an older man.
(b) Drink with someone older.
(c) Pray with an elder.
(d) Lower himself to farm work.

4. The best contestant from each village will participate in order to determine what?
(a) Those spreading rumors.
(b) The most agile group.
(c) The wisest group.
(d) The superior group.

5. What do Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue do together for a while?
(a) Pray silently.
(b) Pray aloud.
(c) Chant in unison.
(d) Ponder the matter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Obi Uwechue hail from?

2. When is the weather at its worst?

3. What time is it when the story begins?

4. The boys' discussion at the evening meeting turns to what topic?

5. The topic of boys leads the girls to mention the difference between what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Obi Uwechue and Obi Agiliga believe the solution to the youths' problem is?

2. What happens when Okei and his first opponent match up?

3. What transpires in the conversation between Kwutelu and Josephine subsequent to the girls taunting the youths?

4. What is initially discussed at the first meeting Okei calls?

5. How does Obi Uju come to accidentally cut Kwutelu's ear off?

6. In what way does the wrestling event conclude?

7. What occurs while Okei gets ready for his initial meeting?

8. What is Nne Ojo's response to how the conflict has left Okei?

9. What does Uche relate to Okei the morning following Kwutelu's ear being severed?

10. What steps does Nne Ojo take to keep Okei hidden from others?

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