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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 say about the business of slavery?

2. Who is the funeral procession headed by?

3. By the middle of Phase two, how is the business of Anowa and Kofi Ako doing?

4. What is it that keeps Anowa from returning to Yebi?

5. What is Anowa doing in Phase two, while Kofi Ako talks to himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do those around Anowa, contribute to the tragic events of her life? How can these tragedies be prevented?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Aidoo choose to involve the tribe elders in the story? What do they contribute? What points arise in their commentary?

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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