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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phase 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This person typically is responsible for choosing a husband for the daughter.
(a) The mother.
(b) The father.
(c) The matchmaker.
(d) The old woman.

2. Which of the following does not accurately describe Osam's character, as he is identified in the prologue?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Strong.
(c) Loving.
(d) Distant.

3. How does Aidoo select the time period to set the play?
(a) It is the time in which the legend is always set.
(b) The date is used to mirror events in Britain.
(c) It is during her childhood.
(d) It is an important point in Ghanaian history.

4. Who do the old man and old woman react with during Phase one?
(a) Osam.
(b) Badua.
(c) No one.
(d) Anowa.

5. What does the old man say about the relationship between man and wife?
(a) That a man should have counsel over his wife.
(b) That a man should respect his wife's wishes.
(c) That a man and a wife should be equal.
(d) That the wife should speak freely from her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phase two of the text, which word best describes how Anowa is feeling at the beginning of the phase?

2. How many years pass by Phase two?

3. What is the path Anowa is believed to be destined for?

4. Which political category best suits Anowa's character?

5. In the prologue, Aidoo explains this treaty that binds the people of Ghana to the white men.

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