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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years are men asking for Anowa's hand in marriage, as stated in the prologue?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

2. The grand theme of this play lies mainly in what?
(a) Relationships.
(b) Family.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Love.

3. Aidoo sets the prologue of the story in this place, setting the stage for the beginning of colonialism.
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Fantiland.

4. What is another name for the old man and the old woman?
(a) Being-The-Mouth-Of-The-Old-Man-And-Woman.
(b) Being-The-Big-Hand-That-Feeds-You.
(c) Being-The-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper.
(d) Being-The-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt.

5. In the prologue, Aidoo explains this treaty that binds the people of Ghana to the white men.
(a) Bond of 1845.
(b) 1844 Fanti.
(c) Bond of 1844.
(d) The Bond of the 1800s.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the path Anowa is believed to be destined for?

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

4. Who originally tells Aidoo the story of Anowa?

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

(see the answer key)

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