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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. According to Aidoo's explanation in the prologue, where do the white men come from?

2. Finish the statement, as seen in Phase one. Anowa ___________ to marry the men her parents choose.

3. The grand theme of this play lies mainly in what?

4. What does Aidoo use to help in the construction of the play's characters?

5. As stated in the prologue, who is the most important enemy for the Fanti, as well and the British?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is life lived in the village of Yebi?

3. How does the old woman react to the encounter between Badua and Anowa?

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

5. What suggestion does Kofi Ako make in order to save Anowa from some of the hard labor she puts in?

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

7. What is the story of Anowa based upon, according to Aidoo and the prologue?

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

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

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

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

By the end of the play, what conclusions can be drawn about the implications of following tribal conventions? Provide different perspectives for this answer, and give your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

How is Kofi Ako's character deceiving? What is it that Kofi Ako embodies and how does he differ from the embodiment that is, Anowa?

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