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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which political category best suits Anowa's character?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Libertarianism.
(c) Feminism.
(d) Masochism.

2. 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-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt.
(d) Being-The-Mouth-Of-The-Old-Man-And-Woman.

3. What type of input do the people of Anowa's village have in regard to how their country is run politically?
(a) A decent amount.
(b) Minimal.
(c) Much.
(d) None.

4. Who originally tells Aidoo the story of Anowa?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Aidoo write "Anowa"?

2. Which character in the play portrays the ideal woman figure in African culture?

3. How many surviving children does Badua have?

4. What does Aidoo use to help in the construction of the play's characters?

5. Aidoo sets the prologue of the story in this place, setting the stage for the beginning of colonialism.

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