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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of relationships is the play built around?
(a) Mother-daughter.
(b) Husband-wife.
(c) Male-female.
(d) Woman-woman.

3. Which character in the story uses a system of projection/replacement as a way of making up for his/her shortcomings?
(a) Osam.
(b) Kofi Ako.
(c) Anowa.
(d) Badua.

4. Anowa's personality/attitude _________ her from those around her.
(a) Confuses.
(b) Entices.
(c) Alienates.
(d) Draws.

5. How many surviving children does Badua have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the prologue, Aidoo explains this treaty that binds the people of Ghana to the white men.

3. Which character in the play portrays the ideal woman figure in African culture?

4. How many different settings are there in Aidoo's play?

5. What is the ultimate consequence of Anowa's behavior, as stated in the prologue?

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