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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As stated in the prologue, who is the most important enemy for the Fanti, as well and the British?
(a) Ashanti.
(b) Golds.
(c) Ghanaian.
(d) Hanti.

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

4. As stated within the prologue, who do Kofi Ako and Anowa do business with?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Kofi's family.
(c) Americans.
(d) White men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Aidoo originally from, as stated in the prologue of the story?

2. Which of the following does not accurately describe Osam's character, as he is identified in the prologue?

3. As explained in the prologue, who sets up the tale of Anowa?

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

5. What type of chorus do the old man and the old woman represent throughout the play, as stated in the prologue?

(see the answer key)

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