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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Abeeku's nickname for Effia?
(a) The Wise.
(b) The Mystery.
(c) The Beauty.
(d) The One.

3. Why does Maame try to refuse a house servant?
(a) She was once a slave herself.
(b) She wants Esi to learn to clean.
(c) She is opposed to slavery.
(d) She likes to clean her own house.

4. Why do the English men call their African wives "wenches?"
(a) Their commanders teach them that rule.
(b) Their British women are their true wives.
(c) They do not care about the African women.
(d) They cannot pronounce the Fante for "wife."

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

6. How does Tansi comfort Esi?
(a) By singing songs in Twi.
(b) By telling her stories of Anansi and the kente cloth.
(c) By telling her that the soldiers will kill them if they are loud.
(d) By brushing Esi's hair.

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

8. What is Abronoma's nickname?
(a) Large Child.
(b) Happy Bird.
(c) Little Dove.
(d) Peaceful One.

9. Why has a marriage between James and Amma Atta been arranged?
(a) To keep the throne in the family.
(b) To join Effia's blood line with Fante royalty.
(c) To make James and Amma happy.
(d) To get back at Nana Yaa.

10. To what social movement does Mr. Mathison belong?
(a) Secessionism.
(b) Abolition.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Civil Rights.

11. Why does Fiifi claim to keep trading with multiple groups?
(a) To protect any slaves from mistreatment.
(b) To create the most friendly arrangement.
(c) To get the most money and power.
(d) To ensure that all tribes are treated fairly.

12. Where does Kojo Freeman live?
(a) Baltimore, Maryland.
(b) New Orleans, Louisiana.
(c) Jackson, Mississippi.
(d) Montgomery, Alabama.

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

14. How much time do the villagers give Abena before casting her out as a witch who has brought famine upon them?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Five years.
(d) Seven years.

15. Why does Fiifi want Quey to be his heir?
(a) Because he wants to get even with Effia.
(b) Because he has no other children.
(c) Because Effia made him promise.
(d) Because the son of a sister is seen as a closer relative than one's own son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the most common reason a person could end up a slave?

2. What is James's nickname?

3. What new crop does Ohene Nyarko use to bring prosperity back to the village.

4. Who are Esi's parents?

5. What kind of Mother is Effia to Quey?

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