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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: "Marcus" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baltimore represent for the black men there?
(a) A home that is beautiful and affluent.
(b) The North, where all dreams could come true.
(c) A warzone that has been overtaken.
(d) A place where one could choose his or her identity.

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

3. Why is Yaw skeptical of the concept of forgiveness?
(a) He has never felt forgiveness for his own wrongdoings.
(b) He wants to tend his anger like a flower garden.
(c) He believes it is a lesson to keep the oppressed subjugated.
(d) He believes that the angry are powerful.

4. How does Esi attempt to befriend Abronoma?
(a) She tells Abronoma stories.
(b) She cleans for Abronoma.
(c) She sends a message to Abronoma's fiance.
(d) She sends a message to Abronoma's father.

5. Why is Amani uninterested in going to Africa?
(a) She says they cannot go back to a place they have never been.
(b) She cannot afford the plane ticket.
(c) She is uninterested in her ancestors.
(d) She wants to be a missionary at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Esi split her life into two halves?

2. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?

3. Who are Esi's parents?

4. How did Robert and Willie meet?

5. How does Tansi comfort Esi?

(see the answer key)

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