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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man say about the relationship between man and wife?
(a) That a man should have counsel over his wife.
(b) That the wife should speak freely from her husband.
(c) That a man should respect his wife's wishes.
(d) That a man and a wife should be equal.

2. Who enters Anowa's home in Phase three, and begins to discuss the relationship of Kofi Ako and Anowa?
(a) A boy and girl slave.
(b) The old man and old woman.
(c) Kofi Ako monologues about their relationship.
(d) Osam and Badua.

3. What is Kofi Ako's body and clothes adorned with?
(a) Fruits.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Blossoms.
(d) Dirt and stains.

4. What is Anowa's view on being a housewife?
(a) She believes it is beneath her.
(b) She is not content to tend the home.
(c) She wishes she can be a good, normal wife.
(d) She dreams of a new home to care for.

5. What is Anowa doing in Phase two, while Kofi Ako talks to himself?
(a) Working.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Listening intently.
(d) Traveling to Yebi.

6. Badua believes that slavery _________________.
(a) Is something that cannot be changed.
(b) Is morally wrong.
(c) Is nothing she ever hears of.
(d) Makes life easier.

7. What does Anowa realize about Kofi Ako in Phase three?
(a) That he is a bad man.
(b) That he goes mad.
(c) That he does not love her.
(d) That he becomes impotent.

8. During a confrontation in Phase three, what does Kofi Ako tell Anowa he provides for her in the end?
(a) Money.
(b) A house in Yebi.
(c) A nice home in Oguaa.
(d) Nothing.

9. What type of transportation do Kofi Ako and Anowa use in Phase two?
(a) Train.
(b) Travel on foot.
(c) Bus.
(d) Car.

10. Whom does Anowa begin talking to during her breakdown in Phase three?
(a) The slaves.
(b) The tribe elders.
(c) The spirits of her siblings.
(d) The house furnishings.

11. Who is the wealthiest man in the region by Phase three?
(a) Kofi Ako.
(b) The old man.
(c) Osam.
(d) A slave boy.

12. What does Kofi Ako suggest they do in order for Anowa to have some female companionship?
(a) Buy female slaves.
(b) That she tries to make some friends.
(c) That she moves back in with Badua.
(d) That he takes another wife.

13. The scene of the funeral procession is what type of ending, as intended by Aidoo?
(a) Narrative ending.
(b) Open ending.
(c) Additional ending.
(d) Optional ending.

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

15. In what style is Kofi Ako's house built?
(a) Victorian.
(b) Gothic.
(c) Baroque.
(d) Vintage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By the middle of Phase two, how is the business of Anowa and Kofi Ako doing?

3. The ending provided by Aidoo, is a traditional literary form of expression, a _____________ tale.

4. Anowa is told to do what with these memories, present in her monologue?

5. What is Anowa's response to Kofi Ako inability to understand why Anowa cannot be like other wives and be content?

(see the answer keys)

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