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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 is one thing Esi's father asks Ali?
(a) If Ali can afford two wives.
(b) If Ali has been faithful to his first wife except with Esi.
(c) If his first wife knows of Ali's desire to marry Esi.
(d) If Ali expects children from Esi.

2. What does Esi see through Ali's gifts?
(a) The world.
(b) That he wants to please her but cannot.
(c) Another kind, caring side to Ali.
(d) His inadequacies as a husband.

3. What is the worst time of the year for Esi?
(a) Ali's birthday.
(b) The end of the year.
(c) The beginning of the school year when she does not have Ogyaanowa.
(d) Her birthday.

4. From where did Ali receive an urgent message?
(a) His mother.
(b) His office in London.
(c) His mother-in-law.
(d) His office in Abidjan.

5. What does Esi say about monogamy?
(a) It is old fashioned.
(b) It is good if there are children.
(c) It is honorable.
(d) It is stifling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Esi's mother have thought it alright for Oko to take another wife?

2. To which relatives does Ali finally talk?

3. Who begins banging on Esi's door?

4. What does Esi wonder about concerning children?

5. What wakes Esi from a deep sleep on New Year's Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Opokuya wonder about Fusena, Ali's first wife?

2. Where does Esi go after dropping Ali off in her new car and what does she offer Opokuya?

3. What does Kubi relate when he returns from Esi's home and what do they conclude?

4. Give the main highlights of Opokuya and Esi's conversation.

5. Who arrives at Esi's house while Ali is still there and what happens?

6. What insecurities and fears does it bring up for Fusena when Ali mentions that his intended second wife has a university degree?

7. What is Esi's mother's hesitation about Esi marrying Ali and what does Esi think about this?

8. What indication is there that Ali and Esi are starting to have difficulties in their relationship in Chapter 10?

9. What does Ali decide to do to assuage his guilt, but how does that only increase his guilt and Esi's shame?

10. What does Esi feel after leaving Opokuya's home?

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