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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?
(a) He allows them to earn their free papers.
(b) He allows them to choose their work.
(c) He allows them to read.
(d) He allows them a five-minute water break.

2. What is Pinky's first word?
(a) Daddy.
(b) Ness.
(c) Momma.
(d) TimTam.

3. Why had Quey been a lonely child?
(a) His mother would not allow him to play with anyone.
(b) He did not fit in with the British or the tribal children.
(c) He was sent to school in England.
(d) He was too shy to make friends.

4. What gift does the Old Man give to Abena before she leaves for Kumasi?
(a) Four goats.
(b) The black stone necklace.
(c) Palm oil.
(d) A locket.

5. What national law is passed the day of Timmy and Agnes's wedding?
(a) The Equal Rights Act.
(b) The Fugitive Slave Act.
(c) The 21st Amendment.
(d) The Emancipation Proclamation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fiifi claim to keep trading with multiple groups?

2. Where does Kojo Freeman live?

3. What does Quey's Uncle Fiifi always call him?

4. How is "all time equal" (30) in the dungeons?

5. What causes Maame to slap Esi and yell at her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kojo's interaction with the policeman after Anna's disappearance.

2. What clues do we have that Baaba is not Effia’s real mother?

3. How does Mr. Stockham come to think that Ness is trying to beat his son?

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

5. Describe how James is able to build trust with Akosua.

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

7. On the night that Baaba first beats Effia and Cobbe in turn beats Baaba, Effia has a dream. Analyze the symbols of that dream.

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

9. How is it ironic that Anna is taken and not Kojo?

10. Why does James attempt to separate himself from Effia after receiving letters from his British wife, Anne?

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