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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anowa's response to Kofi Ako inability to understand why Anowa cannot be like other wives and be content?
(a) A hysterical laugh.
(b) She tells him that she tries.
(c) She is awed and stunned into complete silence.
(d) She begins to cry.

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

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

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

5. As stated in Phase three, the old man does not ___________ Anowa.
(a) Identify with.
(b) Understand.
(c) Judge.
(d) Blame.

6. The moral of the story of Anowa deals primarily with _______________.
(a) Religion.
(b) Greed.
(c) Sterility.
(d) Acceptance.

7. According to Kofi Ako in Phase two, Anowa's willfulness makes her what kind of person?
(a) A horrible person.
(b) A stubborn person.
(c) An exceptional person.
(d) A kind person.

8. Before Anowa's realization in Phase three, what is the community's assumption about Anowa?
(a) That she is barren.
(b) That she is frigid.
(c) That she is Kofi's slave.
(d) That she is ascetic.

9. 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.

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

11. What word does Kofi Ako use to describe Anowa's body?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Frail.
(c) Small.
(d) Weak.

12. Kofi Ako suggests to Anowa that she _________________, in Phase three.
(a) Buy a new dress.
(b) Make some friends.
(c) Have a child.
(d) Cook.

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

14. How many times throughout Phase two, is the suggestion of Kofi Ako taking another wife made?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of effect does Anowa's behavior have on her marriage with Kofi Ako?

2. What does Kofi Ako wish, in regard to Anowa, during his self discussion?

3. Who is the wealthiest man in the region by Phase three?

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

5. Whom does Anowa begin talking to during her breakdown in Phase three?

(see the answer keys)

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