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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aidoo use to help in the construction of the play's characters?
(a) Historical elements.
(b) Creation mythology.
(c) African heritage.
(d) Her mother.

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

3. How many years pass since the treaty is signed with the Europeans, as Aidoo sets the play up?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

4. Who do the people of the village blame for Anowa's behavior, as explained in the prologue?
(a) Osam.
(b) The high priestess.
(c) Kofi Ako.
(d) Badua.

5. As stated in the prologue, who is the most important enemy for the Fanti, as well and the British?
(a) Hanti.
(b) Ashanti.
(c) Golds.
(d) Ghanaian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the old man and the old woman?

2. Who originally tells Aidoo the story of Anowa?

3. Which of the following does not accurately describe Badua's character, as she is identified in the prologue?

4. According to the village customs, being born a high priestess is ____________.

5. What type of chorus do the old man and the old woman represent throughout the play, as stated in the prologue?

(see the answer key)

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