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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 kind of morning had Asughara been having prior to the arrival of the brothersisters?

2. When the brothersisters touch or strike Asughara, she feels as if what type of weapon is piercing her?

3. Who tells Ada that they are afraid for her life?

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

5. Chima is related to Ada in what way?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does it make Ada feel when Ewan confesses that he has a girlfriend?

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

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

7. Who is Uche and what significance does he have in Ada's life?

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

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

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

What message does Emezi’s send within the pages of Freshwater concerning the link between contentment and self-acceptance?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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