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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Mathison insist on calling Kojo by his full name?
(a) He says that shortening the name of a man is the first step in destroying his identity.
(b) He cannot pronounce the nickname.
(c) He insists on formality.
(d) He likes that it means, "boy born on a Monday."

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

4. How does Anna have her free papers?
(a) After her master died, she was freed.
(b) She was born into a prominent family in Baltimore.
(c) Her father and master had set Anna's mother and her free.
(d) She escaped Hell with Ma Aku.

5. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?
(a) Harsh and critical.
(b) Kind and gentle.
(c) Angry and abusive.
(d) Absent and neglectful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Yaw to realize he is in love with Esther?

2. What is the most likely reason that Pinky and Ness connect so closely?

3. Where is Sonny when he is first introduced?

4. What secret does Effia discover on her wedding night?

5. What is James's full name?

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