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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nana Yaa dislike James's full name?
(a) It reminds her of her dead father.
(b) It is not Akan enough.
(c) It is too British.
(d) It represents Cudjo to her.

2. What was Ness's original name?
(a) Nana.
(b) Esi.
(c) Effia.
(d) Maame.

3. 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.

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

5. How does Kojo get his last name, Freeman?
(a) From his ancestors in the Asante village.
(b) From his free papers.
(c) From his time at Ellis Island.
(d) From his father, Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aku introduce herself to Ness?

2. As Esi is bound for the ship, how does she feel about the smile of any white man?

3. Who is Effia's real mother?

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

5. Why do Ness and Sam marry?

(see the answer key)

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