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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The grand theme of this play lies mainly in what?
(a) Tradition.
(b) Family.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Love.

2. Where is Aidoo originally from, as stated in the prologue of the story?
(a) Somalia.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Ghana.
(d) Zimbabwe.

3. How many different approaches to life does Being-The-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper take?
(a) Several.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. Who, in Phase one, makes the suggestion of Anowa becoming a high priestess?
(a) Osam.
(b) Badua.
(c) Kofi Ako.
(d) Anowa.

5. How many reasons are there for the villagers to be angry with Anowa, in regard to her marital choices?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in the prologue, who sets up the tale of Anowa?

2. Whom does Anowa encounter in Phase one?

3. Anowa becoming a priestess brings ________ to the situation at hand.

4. Which political category best suits Anowa's character?

5. Aidoo writes her play during what major political literary movement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what affects Badua's outlook and opinions for Anowa, as explained in the prologue.

2. What is the glue of the Yebi village, as can be seen in the prologue?

3. In Phase two, what is it that Badua and Osam are discussing?

4. As some time passes, what becomes of the business Kofi Ako and Anowa begin at the opening of Phase two?

5. What suggestion does Anowa give for Kofi Ako to become a father?

6. As can be seen in Phase two, what is Anowa's chief concern?

7. What does Osam believe the future holds for Anowa?

8. What is the overarching theme of Phase one? Explain.

9. As can be seen throughout Phase one, what is the surest way to get Anowa to do something? Explain.

10. What is the old man's view on the situation?

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