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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 tree has fallen in Ho after a heavy storm and left gaping holes in several roofs in Chapter 9?
2. In Chapter 6, how close are the campus halls where Mawusi and Yao live?
3. In Chapter 7, what time does Afi get up when Eli stays over for the first time?
4. How tall is a neighbor's fence in Chapter 10?
5. How many days after Afi leaves does Eli come for her in Chapter 9?
Short Essay Questions
1. What business does Evelyn have and how did she establish it in Chapter 8?
2. What incident helps Afi and Eli to make up?
3. What advice does Evelyn give Afi about Eli in Chapter 8?
4. What does Mawusi say about jobs in Chapter 7?
5. Where do Eli and Afi go for an ultrasound and what do they learn?
6. What routine do Afi and Eli settle into in Chapter 7?
7. How does Aunty treat Olivia in Chapter 10?
8. When does Eli come to get Afi in Chapter 9, and how does he act?
9. What was it like for Evelyn when she first came to Accra, and how did she improve her circumstances?
10. In Chapter 9, what does Afi do when Eli refuses to discuss leaving the flat before the baby is born?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Afi does not allow anyone to dissuade her from seeking a divorce. How does Afi take control of her life and find the strength to leave? How does she have the courage to follow her convictions?
Essay Topic 2
Evelyn is Richard’s girlfriend. What type of person is Evelyn? Is she dependent upon anyone other than herself? What is revealed about independence through her character?
Essay Topic 3
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
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