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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anowa represents a ____________ to the conventional ways of her village.
(a) Benefit.
(b) Change.
(c) Youth.
(d) Threat.

2. In what year does Aidoo write "Anowa"?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1974.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1965.

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

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

5. What is the one oddity in the village, as described in the prologue?
(a) Kofi Ako.
(b) The weather.
(c) The high priestess.
(d) Anowa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many generations of characters are presented in the prologue of the story?

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

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

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

5. The grand theme of this play lies mainly in what?

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