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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the path Anowa is believed to be destined for?

2. What is the surest way for Badua to get Anowa to do something?

3. In which year does the "Anowa" take place?

4. According to Kofi Ako's reputation with the village, he thinks himself to be __________.

5. What does Anowa tell her parents that she finally finds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is difference, or oddity, believed to be such a threat in the Yebi village, as can be deduced from the prologue?

2. As mentioned in the prologue, what do the consequences of the story stem from?

3. As can be seen in Phase one, what is the father's role in finding his daughter a husband? How is this tradition made apparent through the text?

4. As can been seen in Phase one, how do you describe the voice of the old woman?

5. Because of the "glue" that shapes the Yebi village, why does that make Anowa's character even more problematic?

6. What is Anowa's position on purchasing slave labor?

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

8. Describe the weather in the opening of Phase two.

9. Who is the old man described in the prologue, and how is he described?

10. Explain the level of understanding that Osam has for Anowa.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What historical/cultural implications can be drawn about the Ghana area, as described throughout the play? How do these implications apply to the events within the story?

Essay Topic 2

Aidoo often writes with some kind of political agenda. Provided what you know about Aidoo and the play, what type of political agenda is present within the story? Be sure to cite specific passages and clarify to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

How do those around Anowa, contribute to the tragic events of her life? How can these tragedies be prevented?

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