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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phase 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year does the "Anowa" take place?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1825.
(d) 1874.

2. Which character in the story represents the antithesis of the ideal person, according to African tradition?
(a) Anowa.
(b) Kofi Ako.
(c) Badua.
(d) Osam.

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

4. What is another name for the old man and the old woman?
(a) Being-The-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper.
(b) Being-The-Big-Hand-That-Feeds-You.
(c) Being-The-Mouth-Of-The-Old-Man-And-Woman.
(d) Being-The-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt.

5. Who does Anowa's willfulness reflect on? As is typically seen in the villagers tradition.
(a) Osam.
(b) The tribe elders.
(c) Badua.
(d) Her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many young men propose to Anowa over the years?

2. This person typically is responsible for choosing a husband for the daughter.

3. Who asks Anowa to marry him in Phase one?

4. What is the other woman in Phase one carrying?

5. Who, in Phase one, makes the suggestion of Anowa becoming a high priestess?

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