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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ending provided by Aidoo, is a traditional literary form of expression, a _____________ tale.

2. Who is the funeral procession headed by?

3. Whom does the old woman think is the root of a problem like Anowa?

4. What does the old woman say about the business of slavery?

5. What is Kofi Ako's body and clothes adorned with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

By the end of the story, have the feelings of Being-The-Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper change? Why or why not? What does this change or lack of change represent?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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