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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. Where does Abena hope to go?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) The Gold Coast.
(d) Kumasi.

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

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

4. During what year does Quey's story take place?
(a) 1799.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1779.

5. What are the first English words that Sam speaks?
(a) Please and thank you.
(b) I love you.
(c) I do.
(d) I'm sorry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pinky's first word?

2. How does Ness protect Kojo?

3. What catastrophe occurs the night Effia is born?

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

5. Whom does Fiifi capture and keep?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the possible reasons behind Quey and Nana Yaa's tumultuous relationship.

3. What is it that draws Aku to Ness?

4. Why does Ness describe her marriage to Sam as "this unholy holy union" (81)?

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

6. In what ways does Ness's journey on the Underground Railroad mimic Esi's journey into slavery?

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

8. What is the significance of the kente cloth?

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

10. Describe the atmosphere of King Osei Bonsu's funeral. How is it different from the typical Western funeral?

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