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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aidoo select the time period to set the play?
(a) It is the time in which the legend is always set.
(b) It is during her childhood.
(c) The date is used to mirror events in Britain.
(d) It is an important point in Ghanaian history.

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

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

4. What type of tale is this play based from?
(a) A Ghanian love dance.
(b) A Ghanian legend.
(c) An African song.
(d) A creation myth.

5. In what part of Africa does the "Anowa" take place?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Ghana coast.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Sahara desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aidoo writes her play during what major political literary movement?

2. What is the one oddity in the village, as described in the prologue?

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

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

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

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