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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years pass when the scene is focused again on Kofi Ako and Anowa?

2. The old man states that there must be something _________________about slavery.

3. What does Anowa see to be her biggest problem at this point in the play?

4. How does Anowa react to Kofi Ako's suggestion in Phase two?

5. In Phase three, the statement is made that Kofi Ako is afraid of what?

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

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.

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