3. Why is Quey sent to England for school?
(a) James catches Quey and Cudjo drinking.
(b) James catches Quey and Cudjo in an erotic embrace.
(c) Effia thinks her boy deserves the best education.
(d) Effia wants the family to move to London.

4. What was Ness's original name?
(a) Maame.
(b) Effia.
(c) Nana.
(d) Esi.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Quey witness while he was in England?

3. Why is Quey chosen to come work in the Fante village?

4. What does Mampanyin claim is her magic?

5. How does James Collins treat the female slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might Maame choose to beat Abronoma, rather than allowing Big Man to do it?

2. Why does Sam become a model slave upon the birth of Kojo?

3. How is Esi's upbringing different from Effia's?

4. Why does Effia most likely refuse to beat Quey?

5. Explain the transformation that Abena undergoes from the beginning of her chapter, when she has no respect for the Fantes, to the end, when she is thankful for her Fante ancestor, Effia.

6. Why have Quey and Fiifi arranged the marriage between James and Amma?

7. Why does Abena decide to leave the village for Kumasi?

8. What causes Pinky to speak for the first time?

9. Describe Kwame Asare's transition to the tile of "Big Man."

10. Where does the name Ness come from?

(see the answer keys)

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