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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret does Effia discover on her wedding night?
(a) No one can leave the Cape Coast Castle.
(b) Ghosts inhabiting the Cape Coast Castle.
(c) Humans kept captive under the Cape Coast Castle.
(d) James is not allowed in the Cape Coast Castle.

2. During Quey's chapter, we learn that another European nation is trading with the Fantes. Which one is it?
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Holland.

3. What did Quey witness while he was in England?
(a) The terrible treatment of people of color.
(b) Architecture and important scenery.
(c) Women in all their glory.
(d) The sights and sound sounds of the big city.

4. Who marries Effia?
(a) An unnamed British soldier.
(b) Todd Phillips.
(c) An unnamed Fante man.
(d) James Collins.

5. Why does Aku introduce herself to Ness?
(a) She hears Ness singing in the Asante Twi.
(b) She recognizes Ness as Esi's daughter.
(c) She likes Ness from the start.
(d) She knows Ness from the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adwoa convince Effia to put under the bed to enhance fertility?

2. How does Esi split her life into two halves?

3. Who are Esi's parents?

4. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?

5. What causes Maame to slap Esi and yell at her?

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