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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. Obi Agilaga is what upon finding the gathering of youths?

2. Nduka and Uche are friendly with the girls in the opening chapters, but Okei keeps his distance because of what?

3. Obi Agilaga is concerned about what crop of his?

4. Each farmer works very long hours which enables him to do what?

5. The droughts bring what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Obi Agiliga do after instructing Nne Ojo to hide Okei?

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

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

4. In what way does the wrestling event conclude?

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

6. What is Nne Ojo's response to how the conflict has left Okei?

7. How do Obi Agiliga and Obi Uwechue consider Kwutelu's injury?

8. What procedure do the youths follow to stop the insults?

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

10. In what way are elders convinced their plan is succeeding when the girls come home from the marketplace with no sales?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What event initially takes place in Chapter 3 that brings Obi Agiliga and Obi Uwechue to smile at each other? What are the different incidents that occur throughout the book which bring the elders to chuckle to themselves, laugh, wink, or smile at each other?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The theme of elders being wise and demonstrating their knowledge and good judgment is advanced in what manner? How does this contrast with elders being human and making mistakes?

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