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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 type of surgery does Ada get with the influence of The We and Asughara?

2. How long after Asughara's plan fails does Ada get surgery?

3. The second thing that emerges from the brothersisters is what?

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

5. During the first meeting between Ada and Ewan, Ewan compliments Ada's what?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Asughara advise Ada to agree to meet with Ewan again after Ewan's long absence?

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

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

4. What form does Chapter 15 take and by whom is it narrated?

5. What is the moment Asughara describes as revealing Ewan's dark side?

6. Uche is said to be the only one in the family to have treated Ada in what way?

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

8. What is Ada's reaction to the disturbing altercation with Obiageli and how does it serve as the first of many?

9. What action does Ada take when Ewan confesses that he has a girlfriend?

10. How does Emezi use foreshadowing within the early moments of Ada's relationship with Ewan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within Freshwater and what is Emezi’s message regarding these themes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze the way in which Freshwater juxtaposes spirituality, mysticism, and religion, and the goals Emezi hopes to attain by using this particular juxtaposition.

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