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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight: "H" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the Gold Coast is like a pot of ground nut soup, what are the British?
(a) The vegetables.
(b) The meat.
(c) The broth.
(d) The fire.

2. Why do Ness and Sam marry?
(a) They are forced by the Devil.
(b) They are compelled by love.
(c) They have no family.
(d) They are in need of protection.

3. When was James born?
(a) 1907.
(b) 1819.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1807.

4. Why does the Devil beat Ness the first time?
(a) The Devil does not like her use of Twi.
(b) She takes the blame for Sam's destruction.
(c) Sam blames her for his lack of English.
(d) She is insolent with the Devil.

5. On what holiday do Ness and Aku meet?
(a) Independence Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Asantes mourn?

2. Why does Nana Yaa dislike James's full name?

3. Why does Aku introduce herself to Ness?

4. As Esi is bound for the ship, how does she feel about the smile of any white man?

5. How does Big Man get his name?

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