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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abeeku give up on marrying Effia?
(a) She makes him angry.
(b) He no longer loves her.
(c) She tells him she does not love him.
(d) He thinks she is cursed.

2. Who is Quey's mother?
(a) Abronoma.
(b) Esi.
(c) Ness.
(d) Effia.

3. Why had Quey been a lonely child?
(a) He did not fit in with the British or the tribal children.
(b) He was too shy to make friends.
(c) He was sent to school in England.
(d) His mother would not allow him to play with anyone.

4. How does Tansi comfort Esi?
(a) By telling her that the soldiers will kill them if they are loud.
(b) By brushing Esi's hair.
(c) By singing songs in Twi.
(d) By telling her stories of Anansi and the kente cloth.

5. Why does Esi spit in Fiifi's face?
(a) He spits on her first.
(b) He almost makes her drop the black stone.
(c) He has spoken to her disrespectfully.
(d) He is attempting to rape her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the first English words that Sam speaks?

2. Why does Ness want to run away?

3. Why does the Devil beat Ness the first time?

4. Who marries Effia?

5. How many miles must they walk to get to church?

(see the answer key)

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