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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old woman call Anowa toward the end of Phase two?

2. What is Anowa's view on being a housewife?

3. What does the issue of slavery do to the marriage of Kofi Ako and Anowa?

4. How is Anowa dressed in Phase three?

5. How does Kofi Ako commit suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the subjugation of women is relevant in the case of the this story. Use in-text citations to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

How is Anowa introduced to the reader? Is she presented in a negative light? Positive light? Is there any foreshadowing in her introduction?

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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