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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the sounds bring a rush of over father and son?
(a) Relief.
(b) Calm.
(c) Fear.
(d) Curiosity.

2. What does Obi Agilaga feel would ease problems on his farm?
(a) More farmhands.
(b) A newer tractor.
(c) Modern equipment.
(d) Fertilizer.

3. A retreat in this terrible weather is necessary to avoid what?
(a) Lightning strikes.
(b) Heat exhaustion.
(c) Heavy winds.
(d) Pouring rain.

4. The boys would like to implement what to improve food production and allow the farmers some rest?
(a) Crop rotation.
(b) Irrigation.
(c) Tractors.
(d) New methods.

5. Nduka and Uche recognize that the farm boys will not be able to read any announcements, especially those made in what language?
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) Dutch.

6. The educated boys agree with Okei's philosophy, but while the uneducated youths nod in agreement they actually do what?
(a) Not care.
(b) Believe current practices are adequate.
(c) Not understand.
(d) Not agree.

7. What does Obi Agilaga tell Obi Uwechue that Okei will not do?
(a) Drink with someone older.
(b) Pray with an elder.
(c) Lower himself to farm work.
(d) Take advice of an older man.

8. One of Obi Agilaga's wives urges him to do what as the boys begin to disperse?
(a) Come in for supper.
(b) Relax before supper.
(c) Instruct the boys not to return.
(d) Direct Okei to come inside.

9. How is Okei disciplined early in the story?
(a) He must perform additional chores.
(b) He is whipped.
(c) He is yelled at.
(d) He is sent to bed without his meal.

10. Nduka and Uche are friendly with the girls in the opening chapters, but Okei keeps his distance because of what?
(a) He distrusts virtually everyone.
(b) Their hurtful comments he has heard.
(c) He does not like gossipers.
(d) He keeps his distance from virtually everyone.

11. Obi Agilaga is concerned about what crop of his?
(a) Sweet potatoes.
(b) Sweet tomatoes.
(c) Sweet berries.
(d) Sweet corn.

12. Where are the vendors in the initial scene?
(a) They have left the market to return to their homes for the night.
(b) They are conducting their final transactions with customers for the day.
(c) They are opening businesses following morning religious ceremonies.
(d) They are opening up their businesses following the noon break.

13. How many years old is Okei in the first chapter?
(a) 14.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

14. Okei is instantly angry because which girl says that he is arrogant and capable of leading a group of boys to steal?
(a) Kwasausya.
(b) Kwutelu.
(c) Kwatekai.
(d) Kwayera.

15. Who does Obi Uwechue believe can offer these teens with free time what they require?
(a) School teachers.
(b) Clergy members.
(c) Obi Uwechue and Obi Agilaga.
(d) Skill instructors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will judge the winner of the contest?

2. What is the name of the village Nduka and Uche want to take Okei to meet girls in the opening chapters?

3. The girls Okei and his friends hope to meet have returned early from their day of selling what?

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

5. The droughts bring what?

(see the answer keys)

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