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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. The We say that the only vessel about which they truly care is what?

2. What noise does Asughara report hearing that acts as a prelude to the appearance of the brothersisters?

3. After Ada's rape, she is no longer able to communicate with whom in traditional ways?

4. What is the title of the part that begins with Chapter 13?

5. Whom does Asughara accept as an older sibling in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event causes Asughara to become tired and to allow another entity to control Ada more often?

2. Why does Asughara allow the relationship between Ada and Ewan to resume?

3. Describe the disturbing interaction Ada has with her cousin Obiageli.

4. What action of Ada's does Asughara judge to be evidence of Ada's remaining innocence?

5. What event occurs in Ada's life just before Chima comes to visit her?

6. Ada says that her image and Asughara's are identical, except for what difference?

7. Who is Saint Vincent and what impact does he have on Ada?

8. Where had Ada been born and how does she feel about returning each time she does?

9. For what reason are The We disturbed by the onset of Ada's menstrual cycle?

10. What bad news does Chima bring to Ada when he comes to visit her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about Freshwater while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the theme of sanctuary within Freshwater. What is Emezi’s message regarding sanctuary and how do you know?

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