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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 Aku introduce herself to Ness?
(a) She hears Ness singing in the Asante Twi.
(b) She knows Ness from the ship.
(c) She recognizes Ness as Esi's daughter.
(d) She likes Ness from the start.

2. How do Big Man and his Asante village gain most of their power?
(a) Yams.
(b) Development.
(c) The slave trade.
(d) Palm oil.

3. Why is Quey sent to England for school?
(a) James catches Quey and Cudjo in an erotic embrace.
(b) James catches Quey and Cudjo drinking.
(c) Effia wants the family to move to London.
(d) Effia thinks her boy deserves the best education.

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

5. Why do the Northerners begin to scar the faces of their children?
(a) To make them more attractive to the opposite sex.
(b) To instill respect for their elders.
(c) To show off their tribal art.
(d) To make them too ugly to be sold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?

2. How does Quey impress Cudjo?

3. Who is Effia's real mother?

4. Why does Abeeku give up on marrying Effia?

5. What is Pinky's first word?

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