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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kofi Ako react to Anowa's suggestion in Phase two?
(a) He smiles, relieved.
(b) He becomes Angry.
(c) He considers it.
(d) He cries loudly.

2. As reported by the old man, how many slaves does Kofi Ako decide to buy?
(a) He releases his slaves, by Anowa's wishes.
(b) Only one slave.
(c) Great quantities of slaves.
(d) A few slaves.

3. Where does Phase two take place?
(a) A plantation.
(b) A cottage.
(c) A highway.
(d) A piece of land by the lake.

4. What does Kofi Ako finally tell Anowa she must do?
(a) Begin to act normal.
(b) Buy a better dress.
(c) Leave his house.
(d) Have a child.

5. What is Kofi Ako carrying toward the end of Phase two as he and Anowa continue their trade?
(a) Large sticks.
(b) A large bundle of animal skins.
(c) Only one animal skin.
(d) A light bundle.

6. What does Kofi Ako wish, in regard to Anowa, during his self discussion?
(a) He wishes that she works harder.
(b) He wishes that she returns home.
(c) He wishes for a new wife.
(d) He wishes that she is like other wives.

7. Who does the old man blame for Anowa's death?
(a) Badua.
(b) The villagers of Yebi.
(c) Kofi Ako.
(d) Herself.

8. Whom does the old woman think is the root of a problem like Anowa?
(a) The Yebi village.
(b) Osam.
(c) Badua.
(d) Kofi Ako.

9. How does Anowa feel about work?
(a) She does not want to work.
(b) She wishes they have more slaves to do the work.
(c) She wants to work.
(d) She feels that she cannot do the work.

10. Where does Phase three take place?
(a) Oguaa.
(b) Yebi.
(c) Ghana.
(d) Zimbabwe.

11. How does Anowa react to Kofi Ako's suggestion, regarding her lifestyle in Phase three?
(a) She leaves him.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She is saddened.
(d) She is insulted.

12. How many years pass when the scene is focused again on Kofi Ako and Anowa?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Not many.
(d) Several.

13. The ending provided by Aidoo, is a traditional literary form of expression, a _____________ tale.
(a) Modernist.
(b) Opulent.
(c) Idealist.
(d) Dilemma.

14. What is Badua and Osam's reaction to the tragedy?
(a) They blame Anowa.
(b) They grieve.
(c) They do not notice.
(d) They are not suprised.

15. What type of effect does Anowa's behavior have on her marriage with Kofi Ako?
(a) None.
(b) Negative.
(c) Positive.
(d) Their marriage is slowly getting better.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kofi Ako commit suicide?

2. What does the old woman say about the business of slavery?

3. According to Phase two of the text, which word best describes how Anowa is feeling at the beginning of the phase?

4. How many times throughout Phase two, is the suggestion of Kofi Ako taking another wife made?

5. Most people think that Anowa is what relation to Kofi Ako?

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