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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?
(a) He allows them to choose their work.
(b) He allows them to earn their free papers.
(c) He allows them to read.
(d) He allows them a five-minute water break.

2. 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 show off their tribal art.
(d) To instill respect for their elders.

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

4. What happens to Esi in the soldier's quarters?
(a) He tells her he wants to take her to America.
(b) He threatens her with a whip and rapes her.
(c) Several soldiers take her black stone.
(d) He kisses her kindly and offers her water.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Effia's real mother?

2. How have Kojo and Anna named their children?

3. What is the name of the witch doctor James sees to treat his impotence?

4. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?

5. Who helps James fake his death?

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