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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: "Sonny" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the abolition of slavery act in 1807, why do the British remain in Africa?
(a) To unify nations.
(b) To bring peace.
(c) To have power.
(d) To change the laws.

2. Why does Mr. Mathison warn Kojo to take the family north?
(a) He has friends there.
(b) The Fugitive Slave Act is about to pass.
(c) The cooler air will be better for Ma Aku.
(d) That is where true freedom lies.

3. What causes Maame to slap Esi and yell at her?
(a) Esi backtalks Maame.
(b) Esi does not clean her mess.
(c) Esi will not listen.
(d) Esi burns Maame with hot oil.

4. How have Kojo and Anna named their children?
(a) By the states in the union.
(b) By their African ancestry.
(c) By the constellations.
(d) By the letters of the alphabet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kojo Freeman live?

2. Who are Sonny's birth parents?

3. Why does Ness continue to work in the fields?

4. What are the first English words that Sam speaks?

5. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?

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