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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Esi is bound for the ship, how does she feel about the smile of any white man?
(a) As though it is a sign of terrible things to come.
(b) As though he might be able to help her.
(c) As though freedom might actually come.
(d) As though he might kill her.

2. How does Esi split her life into two halves?
(a) Before her birthday and after.
(b) Before her marriage and Now.
(c) Time with Big Man and Time with Maame.
(d) Before the Castle and Now.

3. How does James Collins treat the female slaves?
(a) He feeds them well.
(b) He molests them.
(c) He is kind to them.
(d) He makes fun of them.

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

5. What is the name of James Collins's British wife?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Emily.
(c) Anne.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a man wants to marry a village girl, what is a gift he does NOT offer the family?

2. What happens to Esi's stone?

3. How does Big Man get his name?

4. How do Big Man and his Asante village gain most of their power?

5. What catastrophe occurs the night Effia is born?

(see the answer key)

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