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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Quey's chapter, we learn that another European nation is trading with the Fantes. Which one is it?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Holland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

2. How does James Collins treat the female slaves?
(a) He feeds them well.
(b) He is kind to them.
(c) He molests them.
(d) He makes fun of them.

3. How does Esi split her life into two halves?
(a) Time with Big Man and Time with Maame.
(b) Before her birthday and after.
(c) Before the Castle and Now.
(d) Before her marriage and Now.

4. What is Esi's nickname after her capture into slavery?
(a) Smilie.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Frownie.

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

6. Why does Big Man beat Abronoma?
(a) She will not clean.
(b) She trips Esi.
(c) She is disrespectful to Maame.
(d) She spills the water.

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

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

9. Why does Abena feel so rejected?
(a) She is 25 and unwed.
(b) She has been nicknamed "The Ugly."
(c) She has no home of her own.
(d) She has been exiled from her village.

10. Why does Abeeku give up on marrying Effia?
(a) He no longer loves her.
(b) She tells him she does not love him.
(c) He thinks she is cursed.
(d) She makes him angry.

11. How does Akosua treat James at their first meeting?
(a) She bows to her leader.
(b) She claims to be a princess.
(c) She spits in his face.
(d) She refuses to shake his hand.

12. As Esi is bound for the ship, how does she feel about the smile of any white man?
(a) As though he might kill her.
(b) As though it is a sign of terrible things to come.
(c) As though he might be able to help her.
(d) As though freedom might actually come.

13. How does Quey impress Cudjo?
(a) He beats the boy in a wrestling match.
(b) He shows the boy the arsenal of the Castle.
(c) He shares his toys with the boy.
(d) He speaks to the boy in English.

14. On what holiday do Ness and Aku meet?
(a) Easter.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Independence Day.

15. Esi is from what African tribe?
(a) Fante.
(b) Ga.
(c) None, she is British.
(d) Asante.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kojo convinced has happened to Anna and Baby H?

2. Whom does Fiifi capture and keep?

3. When was James born?

4. What is special about Millicent?

5. Who is Ness's mother?

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