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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. Obi Agilaga does what on the way home as he thinks about the boys who believe they are the only ones who have ever been young?
2. The boys' discussion at the evening meeting turns to what topic?
3. Obi Agilaga is what upon finding the gathering of youths?
4. As the boys reach the next village en route to meet some girls, they can hear them doing what?
5. What do the sounds bring a rush of over father and son?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Okei downs his opponent and the match appears to be over, what takes place next?
2. What do Obi Uwechue and Obi Agiliga believe the solution to the youths' problem is?
3. How does the discussion concerning farming go at Okei's meeting?
4. What happens as the bathing girls' topic turns to differences between farm and educated youths?
5. What does Obi Agiliga declare at the conclusion?
6. In the opening of Chapter 4, what does Uche's family believe will happen when he gets up very early?
7. How does the excitement surrounding the wrestling match build for Okei the evening prior to the match?
8. In what ways is Okei maturing by the end of Chapter 12?
9. What initially takes place when Obi Uju arrives home on the day Kwutelu taunts Okei?
10. What does Obi Agiliga do after supper on the evening he finds youths meeting at his compound?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
How does the author use rhythm and repetition in relating this tale? How does she include these in conjunction with her storytelling style?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does the author illustrate the tensions building between the opposing villages from the time a wrestling match is selected as the means to halt the rumors and insults until the height of the contest itself?
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