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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. Which word best describes Badua's feelings upon hearing Anowa's news in Phase one, as can be seen in the text?

2. Which of the following is not said to be included in the play?

3. What type of chorus do the old man and the old woman represent throughout the play, as stated in the prologue?

4. Who do the old man and old woman react with during Phase one?

5. Which character in the story uses a system of projection/replacement as a way of making up for his/her shortcomings?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do you describe Kofi Ako's personality, as seen in Phase one?

3. Explain the discussion that occurs when the audience is first introduced to Badua and Osam in Phase one.

4. How does Anowa loot by Phase three?

5. How does Anowa react to Kofi Ako's request that she buy a new dress?

6. What is the function of Being-The-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper, as described by Aidoo in the prologue?

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

8. Why do the people of the village blame Badua for Anowa's odd behavior?

9. Why is Kofi Ako concerned for Anowa and the work she is doing with the animal skins?

10. How does Badua react when Anowa insists upon marrying Kofi Ako?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anowa's character is clearly a vehicle for a different kind of thinking. Which way of thinking is represented with Anowa's character? And what is the purpose for presenting this way of thinking as such?

Essay Topic 2

How does the weather mirror the mood of the scene, as can be seen throughout the play?

Essay Topic 3

Why is it that Badua feels a strong need for her daughter to marry, a man of her choosing?

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