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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Okei disciplined early in the story?

2. The Wrestling Match tells the coming of age story of a young boy, Okei, from what country?

3. What is their simultaneous reaction as Obi Agilaga and Obi Uwechue approach the matter concerning Okei?

4. Nduka believes which boys should be given the chance to participate?

5. What time is it when the story begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the girls become suspicious and finally learn that those at the marketplace are purposely ignoring them?

2. In the opening of Chapter 4, what does Uche's family believe will happen when he gets up very early?

3. What does Obi Agiliga declare at the conclusion?

4. How do Obi Agiliga and Obi Uwechue consider Kwutelu's injury?

5. After Kwutelu tells Obi Uju about her argument with Okei, why is she away for several hours when he retires?

6. Which of Okei's friends are awaiting him, and what do they plan to do in the evening of the opening chapter?

7. What does Obi Agiliga ask Okei before the competition begins?

8. What happens down by the stream and when Okei dresses for the contest?

9. What reason has Josephine given Nduka as to why she and her girlfriends go further to Akpei to sell their plantains?

10. What transpires as the gossiping girls emerge from their baths and discover the youths awaiting them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What measures do Nnu Ojo and Obi Agiliga take on Okei's behalf to protect him and that result in his exoneration of accusations that he maimed Kwutelu?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author employ the views of traditional Nigerian farmers with those of educated youths in the late 1960s and early 1970s regarding the raising of crops?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of elders being wise and demonstrating their knowledge and good judgment is advanced in what manner? How does this contrast with elders being human and making mistakes?

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