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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Marcus's family from?
(a) Ghana.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Kenya.

2. With whom did LaTisha's father run away when he left his family?
(a) Anna.
(b) Marva.
(c) Leticia.
(d) LaToya.

3. How many plays has Amma directed, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?
(a) Over 40.
(b) Over 50.
(c) Over 60.
(d) Over 70.

4. Where is Sisterwrite located, as described in Chapter 1?
(a) Suffolk.
(b) Islington.
(c) Wolverhampton.
(d) Peckham.

5. What is Carole's last name?
(a) Staniforth.
(b) Williams.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Penelope Halifax live when Bummi took her on as her first client in her new business?

2. How old is Yazz described as in Chapter 1?

3. How is Dominique's father's heritage described?

4. Where did Amma's parents move after marrying?

5. Who is the protagonist of Amma's play that is opening in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sylvester and what tension does his character bring in Chapter 1?

2. How would you describe Yazz's relationship with Roland?

3. How would you describe the relationship between Amma and Dominique? How did they meet?

4. How is the theme of privilege explored in Yazz's narrative?

5. How is Bummi's relationship with Sister Omofe described?

6. Describe the narrative style in Girl, Woman, Other. From what narrative perspective is the story related?

7. Under what circumstances did Dominique meet Nzinga?

8. What circumstances led up to Bummi's immigration to England?

9. When and why did LaTisha's father leave the family?

10. How are Carole's and LaTisha's circumstances similar?

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