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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not accurately describe Osam's character, as he is identified in the prologue?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Distant.
(c) Loving.
(d) Strong.

2. What is the name of the village, in which "Anowa" takes place?
(a) Yebi.
(b) Shona.
(c) Oyo.
(d) Genji.

3. As explained in the prologue, who sets up the tale of Anowa?
(a) The ghost of Anowa.
(b) Slave boys.
(c) Tribe elders.
(d) Badua.

4. Which character is at the center of the play?
(a) The land.
(b) Anowa.
(c) Badua.
(d) The old man and woman.

5. Where is Aidoo originally from, as stated in the prologue of the story?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Somalia.
(d) Ghana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which word best describes how the people of Anowa's village prefer to live?

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

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

5. Who originally tells Aidoo the story of Anowa?

(see the answer key)

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