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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. After the abolition of slavery act in 1807, why do the British remain in Africa?
(a) To bring peace.
(b) To have power.
(c) To unify nations.
(d) To change the laws.

5. What does Adwoa convince Effia to put under the bed to enhance fertility?
(a) Small stones.
(b) Black clothes.
(c) White sheets.
(d) Large roots.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?

3. Who are James's parents?

4. What are the first English words that Sam speaks?

5. Why does the Devil beat Ness the first time?

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