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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 of the following does not accurately describe Badua's character, as she is identified in the prologue?

2. Badua is concerned for Anowa's __________.

3. Which word does Badua use to describe Kofi Ako in Phase one?

4. Anowa's personality/attitude _________ her from those around her.

5. According to the village customs, being born a high priestess is ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Anowa begin talking to after her great realization in Phase three? What does she say?

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

3. Who does the old woman blame for the tragedies of this story and why?

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

5. Why does Anowa vow to never return to Yebi?

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

7. Describe Kofi Ako's home.

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

9. What do the slave children say about Kofi Ako and Anowa?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given Anowa's refusal to marry a man who is chosen for her, what is said about the values placed on love within the confines of the story?

Essay Topic 2

How is the importance of tribe elders established, even in the prologue of the story?

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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