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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What suggestion does Anowa make at the beginning of Phase two to Kofi Ako?
(a) That he go on with out her.
(b) That they buy some slaves.
(c) That they travel back to Yebi.
(d) That he take another wife.

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

3. Who does Osam reveal he is afrain of?
(a) Anowa.
(b) Kofi Ako.
(c) The tribe elders.
(d) Badua.

4. What is Anowa unable to do by the end of Phase two?
(a) Find time for the business.
(b) Buy slaves.
(c) Work hard.
(d) Bear children.

5. Toward the middle of Phase two, Badua and Osam discuss that it is wrong to deny whom their heritage?
(a) Anowa.
(b) Kofi Ako.
(c) Both Kofi Ako and Anowa.
(d) Their grandchildren.

6. Which of the following is not included in the things that Kofi Ako's slaves carry?
(a) Skins.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Oils.
(d) Fabrics.

7. How does Anowa react to Kofi Ako's suggestion in Phase two?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is relieved.
(c) She is saddened.
(d) She is pleased.

8. What suggestion does Kofi Ako make to Anowa, after he has his self discussion?
(a) That he takes another wife.
(b) That they buy some slaves.
(c) That they quit their business.
(d) That they move back to Yebi.

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

10. 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.

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

12. What is the ultimate cause of Anowa's decision to commit suicide?
(a) She feels much guilt.
(b) She is miserable.
(c) She loses the man she loves.
(d) She has nowhere else to go.

13. Anowa begins a monologue regarding an incident that occurs when she is what age?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Thirteen.

14. What does the issue of slavery do to the marriage of Kofi Ako and Anowa?
(a) It strengthens the marriage.
(b) It continues to divide them.
(c) It allows them to spend more time together.
(d) It causes them to be grateful for the status of their lives.

15. Who is the funeral procession headed by?
(a) The slaves of Kofi and Anowa.
(b) Badua and Osam.
(c) The old man and woman.
(d) Kofi's parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Kofi Ako use to describe Anowa's body?

2. How does Kofi Ako travel into town?

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

4. What is it that keeps Anowa from returning to Yebi?

5. How does Anowa feel about work?

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