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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. In Obi Uwechue's village, the young men have started to do what?

2. Okei grows up in a culture nearly destroyed during what decade?

3. Why is it the girls Uche, Okei, and Nduka seek to meet with go to the village to sell their produce?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What concern does Obi Agiliga have regarding the weather and his crop?

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

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

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

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

6. In what way does the wrestling event conclude?

7. What measures does Nne Ojo take when she hears Obi Uju's cries?

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

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

10. Why is Obi Agiliga pleased when Okei asks for his wrestling assistance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Obi Agiliga scatters the meeting youths when he returns home at the end of the day in Chapter 4 for what reason? Does he view them as bad, or does he have some other purpose?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Nnu Ojo in The Wrestling Match? What is her importance in raising Okei?

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