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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. In what shape does Kubi find Oko?
(a) He is happy that he did not kill Ali.
(b) He has a broken hand.
(c) He is despondent.
(d) He has a cut lip.

2. What does Ali ponder about New Year's Eve?
(a) If he should divorce Esi before she gets pregnant.
(b) Which wife he will make love to.
(c) If he should allow Fusena the divorce she wants.
(d) Whether more than one wife is wise.

3. From where did Ali receive an urgent message?
(a) His office in Abidjan.
(b) His mother.
(c) His mother-in-law.
(d) His office in London.

4. Why is Esi feeling free and content?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is seeing Ali regularly.
(c) Her marriage hopes have been fulfilled.
(d) She has been promoted.

5. What does Ali continually do to Esi?
(a) Puts her down.
(b) Tells her he's coming and then not show up.
(c) Makes her feel like a second wife.
(d) Makes excuses about why he cannot visit her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ali's father want Ali to do when meeting Esi's family?

2. Why would Esi's mother have thought it alright for Oko to take another wife?

3. Why does Opokuya say Esi is brave?

4. Where does Ali take Esi halfway through the New Year?

5. What does Esi say when Kubi wants to check on Oko?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What indication is there that Ali and Esi are starting to have difficulties in their relationship in Chapter 10?

4. Describe Kubi and Oko's interaction.

5. What does Ali buy Esi and what is her reaction?

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

7. Describe Esi's conversation with Opokuya three months after ending her marriage with Ali.

8. What does Esi find out about Ali's secretary and what does she decide to do?

9. What happens after the trip to Bamako?

10. How does Esi finally make a break with Ali near the end of their third year of marriage?

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