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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 tells Obi Uwechue if he takes care of the girls in his village, that he will take care of what?

2. What does Okei receive punishment for in the initial chapters?

3. Each farmer works very long hours which enables him to do what?

4. What nearly caused the destruction of Okei's nation during his youth?

5. What does Obi Uwechue tell Obi Agilaga about Okei and his friends doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as the bathing girls' topic turns to differences between farm and educated youths?

2. What are the circumstances surrounding the argument in the opening episode of The Wrestling Match?

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

4. How does the discussion concerning farming go at Okei's meeting?

5. What transpires as Uche discusses his visit to see Kwutelu that morning with Okei?

6. In what ways is Okei maturing by the end of Chapter 12?

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

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

9. What transpires when Obi Agiliga comes home and finds the youths meeting as Okei has called?

10. What do Nduka and Okei do the day following his meeting in preparation for the contest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What insight does Okei's role as leader of the village youths provide him? What lessons does he learn about wisdom and knowledge? What understanding does he gain about displaying respect? What does he learn about humility?

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

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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