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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 the Devil do when he finds Sam and Ness?
(a) Takes Kojo away from them.
(b) Beats Ness and lynches Sam.
(c) Sets them both free.
(d) Beats them both and then splits them up.

2. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?
(a) She likes to clean her own house.
(b) She was once a slave herself.
(c) She wants Esi to learn to clean.
(d) She is opposed to slavery.

3. If the Gold Coast is like a pot of ground nut soup, what are the British?
(a) The meat.
(b) The fire.
(c) The vegetables.
(d) The broth.

4. What secret does Effia discover on her wedding night?
(a) No one can leave the Cape Coast Castle.
(b) Ghosts inhabiting the Cape Coast Castle.
(c) James is not allowed in the Cape Coast Castle.
(d) Humans kept captive under the Cape Coast Castle.

5. What is Ness's name short for?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Simpleness.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Holiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Quey sent to England for school?

2. What happens to Esi's stone?

3. After working in the slave trade, how does Quey view his father?

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

5. How does Quey impress Cudjo?

(see the answer key)

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