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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. The We state that the Nigerian method of parenting revolves around what emotion?
(a) Fear.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Dread.

2. Who is the narrator of Chapter 6?
(a) The We.
(b) Asughara.
(c) Soren.
(d) Ada.

3. What action does Soren take when Ada breaks up with him?
(a) He sobs in anger.
(b) He rips up her letter.
(c) He hangs up.
(d) He sobs in sorrow.

4. After May term ends, Ada is about to turn what age?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

5. What is the first action Asughara takes when she enters Ada's body?
(a) She shuts Ada's eyes.
(b) She takes a deep breath.
(c) She puts Ada to sleep for 12 hours.
(d) She takes a step forward.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what location does Ada always run when she has a nightmare?

2. How old is Anuli when she is hit by a truck as Ada looks on helplessly?

3. The person whom Ada calls after getting free from Soren's dorm room sees Ada's end goal as what?

4. What emotion felt by The We toward Ada is said to be rare among "beings like" (43) The We?

5. Who is the narrator of Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the dream motif portrayed within Freshwater?

2. In what way is the theme of appearance versus reality shown in Soren's character?

3. Who narrates Chapters 1 through 5?

4. What is ironic about Ada's choice of housemate in the summer just after her split from Soren?

5. In what way does Asughara's arrival within Ada's psyche and body add to Ada's problems with self-harm?

6. What reason does Saul give for not joining Saachi and the other family members in the Southwestern United States?

7. Describe Ada's human mother.

8. What is the symbolism of Ada's golden crucifix necklace?

9. Give an example of a literary device used by Emezi and how it connects to a theme of Freshwater.

10. What effect does the presence of The We inside a very young Ada have on her?

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