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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Obi Agilaga relates to Obi Uwechue that he thinks the girls will prove what in teaching the youths this lesson?
(a) Questionable.
(b) Invaluable.
(c) Useless.
(d) Helpful.

3. In Chapter 4, Uche rises when the following day?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Around 8 a.m.
(c) Very early in the morning.
(d) Around noon.

4. Why does Okei drift through life?
(a) The family that cares for him is too strict.
(b) He fears losing another family.
(c) He lacks his immediate family.
(d) He is poor.

5. What does Obi Uwechue tell Obi Agilaga about Okei and his friends doing?
(a) Stealing from young villagers.
(b) Meeting girls the day before.
(c) Watching girls bathing the night before.
(d) Getting intoxicated the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nduka and Uche recognize that the farm boys will not be able to read any announcements, especially those made in what language?

2. In what setting does the tale begin?

3. Where do Obi Agilaga and the workers seek refuge when the weather is poorest?

4. Who is disciplining Okei?

5. Who used to say that it is up to others to provide the young men something to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What occurs while Okei gets ready for his initial meeting?

3. How has Okei come to live with Obi Agiliga and Nne Ojo?

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

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

6. What does Obi Agiliga ask Okei before the competition begins?

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

8. What happens to Okei on the day of the wrestling contest prior to his going down to the stream?

9. The author captures the tone and mood of the girls' provoking encounter with Okei at the stream in what manner?

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

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