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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is not remembered by The We nor by Ada?

2. The We consider Ada to be what object for them?

3. Who is the narrator of Chapter 8?

4. What advice is given to Ada after she places a call to tell someone about Soren's actions?

5. What method does Ada use to break up with Soren?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Emezi's use of a simile to depict a certain character's traits.

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

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

4. What is both ironic and tragic about Ada's first phone call after she finds out Soren has been raping her?

5. What is "iyi-uwa" (14) and how does it relate to The We?

6. Who is Ala?

7. What physical change does Asughara lead Ada to make in her appearance and why?

8. Choose and describe a particularly poignant moment in the text and analyze its effect on the reader.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Freshwater from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Emezi's intent with regard to Freshwater's portrayal of a social issue, such as rape, self-harm, or suicide. What message is Emezi sending by including references to this social issue within the text of Freshwater?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about Freshwater while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

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