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

2. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?
(a) She was once a slave herself.
(b) She wants Esi to learn to clean.
(c) She is opposed to slavery.
(d) She likes to clean her own house.

3. 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) Become the British.
(c) Work with the British.
(d) Overthrow the British.

4. How does Esi attempt to befriend Abronoma?
(a) She sends a message to Abronoma's fiance.
(b) She tells Abronoma stories.
(c) She cleans for Abronoma.
(d) She sends a message to Abronoma's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is special about Millicent?

2. What does Baaba ask Effia to hide from everyone else?

3. What does Maame reveal to Esi when the village is attacked?

4. The novel opens in what place?

5. How does Big Man get his name?

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