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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 path Anowa is believed to be destined for?
(a) A slave.
(b) Guardian.
(c) Loving mother and wife.
(d) High priestess.

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

3. As explained in the prologue, who sets up the tale of Anowa?
(a) The ghost of Anowa.
(b) Tribe elders.
(c) Slave boys.
(d) Badua.

4. According to the village customs, being born a high priestess is ____________.
(a) Frowned upon.
(b) Great responsibility.
(c) A high honor.
(d) A great tragedy.

5. What type of tale is this play based from?
(a) A creation myth.
(b) A Ghanian legend.
(c) An African song.
(d) A Ghanian love dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years pass since the treaty is signed with the Europeans, as Aidoo sets the play up?

2. Aidoo writes her play during what major political literary movement?

3. How does Aidoo select the time period to set the play?

4. What type of input do the people of Anowa's village have in regard to how their country is run politically?

5. Which character in the story represents the antithesis of the ideal person, according to African tradition?

(see the answer key)

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