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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aidoo writes her play during what major political literary movement?
(a) Pan-African.
(b) Post modernist.
(c) Realism.
(d) Cultural relativism.

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

3. By whom is a large part of Anowa's country ruled?
(a) Spain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) France.

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

5. How many generations of characters are presented in the prologue of the story?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the people of the village blame for Anowa's behavior, as explained in the prologue?

2. Anowa's personality/attitude _________ her from those around her.

3. As stated in the prologue, who is the most important enemy for the Fanti, as well and the British?

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

5. Which part of the landscape, as described in the prologue, balances out the lands?

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