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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is another name for the old man and the old woman?
(a) Being-The-Big-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt.
(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-And-Pepper.

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

6. What does Anowa pack up during Phase one?
(a) Her belongings.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Her clothes.

7. What does Anowa tell her parents that she finally finds?
(a) A child.
(b) A new job.
(c) An apprenticeship for high priestess.
(d) A man she wants to marry.

8. Who does Badua discuss Anowa with at the beginning of Phase one?
(a) Osam.
(b) Kofi Ako.
(c) The old man.
(d) The old woman.

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

10. What is Anowa dipping at the beginning of Phase one?
(a) Water.
(b) Meat.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Clothes.

11. How many years pass since the treaty is signed with the Europeans, as Aidoo sets the play up?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 50.
(d) 20.

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

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

14. What is another name for the coast on which the play is set?
(a) The Anglican Coast.
(b) The Red Coast.
(c) The Silver Coast.
(d) The Gold Coast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many young men propose to Anowa over the years?

2. What does Anowa vow to do in Phase one?

3. What aspect does the female part of Being-The-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper take on according to Phase one of the text?

4. By whom is a large part of Anowa's country ruled?

5. A huge gap of ___________ lies between Badua and Anowa.

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