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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed in the old man and woman's commentary, regarding Kofi's tendency to buy slaves?
(a) He is doing it as an attempt to please Anowa.
(b) He is too greedy.
(c) He uses the slaves to replace children.
(d) He uses slaves to solve his financial problems.

2. Which of Anowa's family members are most present throughout this monologue?
(a) Osam.
(b) Badua.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her grandmother.

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

4. Most people think that Anowa is what relation to Kofi Ako?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mistress.
(c) His sister.
(d) His slave.

5. Who offers up the lessons in the story?
(a) Being-The-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper.
(b) The old man.
(c) The old woman.
(d) Panyin-Na-Kakra.

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

7. How many years pass by Phase two?
(a) Three years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

8. 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.

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

10. What is the lighting doing when the scene again focuses on Kofi Ako and Anowa?
(a) Red lighting.
(b) Very dark.
(c) Dim lighting.
(d) Bright lighting.

11. Anowa's monologue recalls memories about the arrival of whom?
(a) Warriors.
(b) White men.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Her parents.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As reported by the old man, how many slaves does Kofi Ako decide to buy?

2. Who seems particularly excited about Kofi Ako's arrival into town?

3. As stated in Phase three, it is many years since Kofi Ako and Anowa _________.

4. What is the ultimate cause of Kofi Ako's decision to commit suicide?

5. What is Kofi Ako carrying toward the end of Phase two as he and Anowa continue their trade?

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