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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ali bring Esi?
(a) A request from Fusena that Esi move in with them.
(b) Extravagant gifts.
(c) A request from Fusena that Esi divorce Ali.
(d) A writ of divorce.

2. What is the worst time of the year for Esi?
(a) The end of the year.
(b) Her birthday.
(c) Ali's birthday.
(d) The beginning of the school year when she does not have Ogyaanowa.

3. Against what does Ali advise Esi?
(a) Returning home for a few days.
(b) Letting Ogyaanowa go off with Oko right now.
(c) Pressing legal charges against Oko.
(d) Telling Esi's mother about the incident between Ali and Oko.

4. About what does Opokuya wonder concerning Esi and Fusena?
(a) Whether they could become friends.
(b) If Esi would be willing to live in a household with another wife.
(c) If Fusena would continue to have all the children.
(d) If Esi would rebel against Fusena's demands as senior wife.

5. About what does Esi laugh concerning the African male?
(a) His insolence.
(b) His demands for propriety.
(c) His insecurity.
(d) His jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocks Ali's female relatives?

2. Why does Esi feel rejected?

3. What surprises Ali and Esi after they have made love?

4. What does Esi see through Ali's gifts?

5. When does Esi want to wait to wear Ali's gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Opokuya wonder about Fusena, Ali's first wife?

2. What is Esi's mother's hesitation about Esi marrying Ali and what does Esi think about this?

3. For what does Ali apologize to his people and how does he rationalize his actions?

4. How is Esi feeling after a year of marriage to Ali?

5. How is Ali conflicted on New Year's Eve?

6. What does Kubi relate when he returns from Esi's home and what do they conclude?

7. Describe Kubi and Oko's interaction.

8. Give the main highlights of Opokuya and Esi's conversation.

9. Where does Esi go after dropping Ali off in her new car and what does she offer Opokuya?

10. What insecurities and fears does it bring up for Fusena when Ali mentions that his intended second wife has a university degree?

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