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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. How is Esi captured by the warrior?
(a) He throws rocks at her until she falls from the tree.
(b) He shoots her with a British gun.
(c) He sets the tree on fire and waits for her to come down.
(d) He catches her in a net.

2. Who is Effia's real mother?
(a) A witch doctor.
(b) A house girl.
(c) A British slave.
(d) A village girl.

3. What happens to Esi's stone?
(a) She passes it to her daughter.
(b) She carries it with her wherever she goes.
(c) She throws it into the ocean.
(d) She must leave it buried in the wall of the Castle.

4. How many miles must they walk to get to church?
(a) 22.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baaba begin beating Effia?

2. What is another name for the Fugitive Slave Act?

3. How does Kojo get his last name, Freeman?

4. In what way is Mr. Stockham a benevolent master?

5. Where does Esi spend her fifteenth birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Kojo and Anna go about teaching their children to be careful in the face of the Fugitive Slave Act?

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

6. 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.

7. How would you describe the relationship between Cobbe and Effia?

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

9. Explain why Quey is sent to England.

10. Effia realizes that her husband James is involved in the slave trade. How does this make her feel?

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