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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 does Baaba ask Effia to hide from everyone else?
(a) Her illness.
(b) Her period.
(c) Her identity.
(d) Her money.

2. How is "all time equal" (30) in the dungeons?
(a) The slaves cannot tell time, so it does not matter.
(b) There are no windows and no light.
(c) The slaves pass their time in joy and song.
(d) The lights are kept on constantly.

3. Where has Ness NOT been a slave?
(a) Hell.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Alabama.

4. How does Quey impress Cudjo?
(a) He speaks to the boy in English.
(b) He shows the boy the arsenal of the Castle.
(c) He beats the boy in a wrestling match.
(d) He shares his toys with the boy.

5. Who are James's parents?
(a) James and Effia.
(b) Cobbe Otcher and Baaba.
(c) Quey and Nana Yaa.
(d) Cobbe Otcher and Maame.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the abolition of slavery act in 1807, why do the British remain in Africa?

2. During Quey's chapter, we learn that another European nation is trading with the Fantes. Which one is it?

3. Why does Esi spit in Fiifi's face?

4. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?

5. If the Gold Coast is like a pot of ground nut soup, what are the British?

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