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

Short Answer Questions

1. Uche visited Kwutelu the morning following her injury and reports that she will be taken where for treatment?

2. How does Okei regard Obi Agiliga's guidance?

3. Why does Okei order Nduka to tell all the boys to begin their preparation?

4. What is it Okei seeks for the village in this contest?

5. Obi Uju becomes angry when he is told about Kwutelu's confrontation with Okei earlier at the stream, and vows to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Emecheta reflects her experience growing up in Nigeria in what ways?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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