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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. Though Yshaw's appearance often changes, Asughara says that Yshaw is always what?

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

3. In what state does Ada meet Ewan?

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

5. Asughara exclaims that whose visit to the marble room is the best she has ever received there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What method does Ada use in order to name the pieces of herself?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe an early sign of Asughara's nefarious intentions toward Ada.

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

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 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 2

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Freshwater and one of the novel's main messages. How does Emezi make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Freshwater and analyze Emezi’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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