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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. As Nduka and Uche take Okei to meet the girls nearby, they commiserate that their parents all give them the same speech about being useless because of what?

2. Later that evening, Obi Agilaga visits the homes of some of his friends to put a plan into motion to accomplish what?

3. Obi Agilaga encourages Obi Uwechue to direct the girls of his village to do what?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the wrestling event conclude?

2. What does Obi Uwechue tell Obi Agiliga about Okei during their afternoon meeting at the shed?

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

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

5. What do Okei and his friends hear as they wait in the bushes for Josephine and her girlfriends to finish bathing?

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

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

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

9. After Okei downs his opponent and the match appears to be over, what takes place next?

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

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 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

Dr. Buchi Emecheta introduces the reader to the central character, Okei, in the initial chapter. Who is Okei? How does the story center on him? What background does the author provide regarding this individual?

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