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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 Ness continue to work in the fields?
(a) Her scars are too grotesque and visible.
(b) Ness chooses field work.
(c) Margaret hates her.
(d) Susan Stockham forbids her to work in the house.

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

3. Whom does Fiifi capture and keep?
(a) Effia Collins.
(b) Cobbe Otcher.
(c) Nana Yaa.
(d) Abeeku Badu.

4. Who are Esi's parents?
(a) Maame and a servant man.
(b) Cobbe Otcher and Effia.
(c) James Collins and Maame.
(d) Big Man and Maame.

5. What is Pinky's first word?
(a) TimTam.
(b) Momma.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Ness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fiifi want Quey to marry Nana Yaa?

2. What happens to Esi in the soldier's quarters?

3. Why does Fiifi want Quey to be his heir?

4. Why does Aku introduce herself to Ness?

5. Where does Esi spend her fifteenth birthday?

(see the answer key)

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