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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ultimate consequence of Anowa's behavior, as stated in the prologue?
(a) Death.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Abandonment.
(d) Reward.

2. Where is Aidoo originally from, as stated in the prologue of the story?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Somalia.
(c) Ghana.
(d) Morocco.

3. Which African form of oral literature is Aidoo's play passed down from?
(a) Akin.
(b) Akan.
(c) Atanda.
(d) The African affirmation tale.

4. How many generations of characters are presented in the prologue of the story?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

5. Which of the following does not accurately describe Badua's character, as she is identified in the prologue?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Stubborn.
(c) Judgemental.
(d) Obediant.

Short Answer Questions

1. As stated in the prologue, who is the most important enemy for the Fanti, as well and the British?

2. Which character in the story uses a system of projection/replacement as a way of making up for his/her shortcomings?

3. In what part of Africa does the "Anowa" take place?

4. What type of tale is this play based from?

5. Anowa represents a ____________ to the conventional ways of her village.

(see the answer key)

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