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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After working in the slave trade, how does Quey view his father?
(a) With confusion and anger.
(b) With more respect and admiration.
(c) With violence and bitterness.
(d) With kindness and generosity.

2. How does Tansi comfort Esi?
(a) By brushing Esi's hair.
(b) By telling her stories of Anansi and the kente cloth.
(c) By telling her that the soldiers will kill them if they are loud.
(d) By singing songs in Twi.

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

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

5. Abeeku says that, under his rule, the village will not work for the British. What does he claim they will do instead?
(a) Ignore the British.
(b) Work with the British.
(c) Become the British.
(d) Overthrow the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Big Man beat Abronoma?

2. How does Quey impress Cudjo?

3. What is Abronoma's nickname?

4. What does Adwoa convince Effia to put under the bed to enhance fertility?

5. What is Pinky's first word?

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