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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the English men call their African wives "wenches?"
(a) They cannot pronounce the Fante for "wife."
(b) Their commanders teach them that rule.
(c) They do not care about the African women.
(d) Their British women are their true wives.

2. Abeeku says that, under his rule, the village will not work for the British. What does he claim they will do instead?
(a) Ignore the British.
(b) Work with the British.
(c) Become the British.
(d) Overthrow the British.

3. Esi is from what African tribe?
(a) Asante.
(b) Ga.
(c) Fante.
(d) None, she is British.

4. What does Kwame Asare's nickname become?
(a) Small Man.
(b) Strong Man.
(c) Big Man.
(d) Ugly Man.

5. How is Esi captured by the warrior?
(a) He throws rocks at her until she falls from the tree.
(b) He catches her in a net.
(c) He shoots her with a British gun.
(d) He sets the tree on fire and waits for her to come down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Effia's real mother?

2. How does Big Man get his name?

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

4. Why does Big Man beat Abronoma?

5. What is the name of James Collins's British wife?

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